Jakarta Police are ready to safeguard Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations by holding the annual operation, code-named Operasi Lilin (Operation Candle), from Dec. 23 to Jan. 1.

Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Argo Yuwono said that police would focus on securing Christmas and holiday celebrations in the city.

"We will secure recreation places like Ancol theme park, the National Monument, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah theme park, Ragunan Zoo and  shopping centers," Argo said as quoted by Antara on Thursday.

Argo added that police would also intensify security in sea ports, airports, stations and terminals due to outflow of home-bound travelers during the long holiday.

To secure Christmas, Argo said that all police sub-precinct [Polsek] heads had been instructed to communicate with church leaders and monitor the security in the churches ahead of Christmas celebrations.

Police provided metal detectors to minimize potential terror attacks in the churches, he said.

Argo added that all police station chiefs had been instructed to give special attention to churches that had permit problems and were disputed by nearby residents.

He said that the number of security personnel would be determined on a situational basis. (dmr)

Source:
courtesy of THE JAKARTA POST

by THE JAKARTA POST

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