Police in Central Jakarta are intensely investigating a case involving a Toyota Calya driver who exhibited dangerous and reckless driving behavior in the Gunung Sahari area. The initial inspection of the vehicle uncovered a significant find: four sets of fake license plates.
Confirming the discovery, Kombes Pol Komarudin, Director of Traffic for the Jakarta Metropolitan Police (Dirlantas Polda Metro Jaya), stated on Thursday, “Inside the vehicle used by the driver, we found four pieces, or rather, four pairs of different vehicle registration plates (TNKB).” This immediate finding significantly escalated the scope of the police investigation beyond a simple traffic infraction.
The individual behind the wheel was identified as 24-year-old Hafiz Mahendra, operating the car with the plate number D-1640-AHB. Mahendra was not alone; he was accompanied by a woman described as his girlfriend, adding another dimension to the incident being probed by authorities.
Komarudin further detailed the array of concerning items retrieved from the vehicle. Among these were various sharp weapons. Mahendra reportedly informed officers that he had only recently arrived in Jakarta and was en route to the Ancol area.
“Specifically, officers discovered one toy firearm and two sharp weapons, a golok and a badik. Those are what we found,” Komarudin elaborated. Despite these alarming finds, a subsequent urine test conducted on Mahendra yielded a negative result for drugs, ruling out narcotics as a factor in his behavior.
In light of these discoveries, Komarudin is now coordinating closely with the Central Jakarta Police Criminal Investigation Unit for comprehensive follow-up. From a traffic law perspective, Hafiz Mahendra faces charges under Article 311 Paragraphs 1, 2, and 3, which carry a potential penalty of up to four years in prison and an eight million Rupiah fine.
Komarudin concluded, “Considering the series of events, including several pieces of evidence we uncovered in the vehicle, we are transferring the case to the Central Jakarta Criminal Investigation Unit for a deeper and more thorough investigation.” This indicates the incident is no longer just a traffic matter but a complex case requiring broader criminal scrutiny.