The National Police are set to intensify their search for weapons and illegal firearms to ensure public security during the upcoming regional elections, which will be held simultaneously in 171 provinces, regencies and cities on June 27.

Details of the nationwide security operation have been passed on to regional police forces, National Police spokesman Setyo Wasisto said on Tuesday, adding that each region had its own characteristics with regards to security and crime.

 “In Madura [East Java], it’s common to see a person walking on the street with a bladed weapon. Hence, the security operation must be done in accordance with local culture,” he said as quoted by tribunnews.com.

Previously, National Police chief Gen. Tito Karnavian vowed to boost security precautions ahead of the elections by intensifying the search of illegal weapons.

The move was in response to recent attacks against religious leaders and places of worship across Indonesia.

Police have recorded at least 21 of such attacks from December to February this year, 15 of which were reportedly perpetrated by mentally-ill persons. The incidents occurred in Aceh, Banten, East Java, Jakarta, West Java and Yogyakarta.

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courtesy of THE JAKARTA POST

by THE JAKARTA POST

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