Jakarta police seize 10 motorcycles in illegal racing crackdown

Police in East Jakarta seized 10 motorcycles during a joint patrol by the Brimob Unit of Polda Metro Jaya and the East Jakarta Metro Police. The operation targeted suspected illegal street racing activities in the Malaka Jaya area of Duren Sawit during the early hours of Sunday.

Authorities reported finding crowds of youths at the location around 04:20 WIB. In addition to the vehicle seizures, officers encountered groups of youths consuming alcohol in the TPU Malaka area. Police have pledged to increase preventive patrols in high-risk areas to curb street racing, brawls, and other public order disturbances. Officials have urged parents to monitor their children's activities during late-night hours.