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Indonesia teen gang violence crackdown

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Police actions against youth gang activity in Indonesia intensified over a short period. On 31 July 2026, the Asahan Police’s Criminal Investigation Unit arrested a 13‑year‑old carrying a bladed weapon and seized additional knives and phones after a tip about a planned motor‑bike gang clash. In the same operation, officers in Depok detained 13 teenagers and recovered twelve sharp weapons intended for a brawl. ~~Two days later, on~~ On 2 August 2026, Jakarta’s Polda Metro Jaya intervened in an armed street fight in East Jakarta, detaining five youths and confiscating machetes, a samurai‑style sword, a bucket of hazardous liquid and three motorcycles. Earlier that morning, a patrol stopped three more youths, seizing a machete, phones and a motorcycle linked to theft. ~~Both incidents are presented as part~~ The following day, 3 August 2026, Brimob units and Tangerang Selatan police raided the Gang Nurul Huda area in Ciputat, arresting six young men suspected of planning a ~~broader effort~~ gang clash. The operation recovered nine sharp weapons, including six samurai‑style blades, a machete, a golok and a gear, after a community tip was received through the emergency line. Authorities emphasized rapid response to ~~curb street violence, illegal racing~~ reports and ~~gang‑related crime across multiple Indonesian regions.~~ increased patrols to prevent further violence.

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