Polda Metro Jaya detained 65 people suspected of planning to hijack a public demonstration in front of the DPR/MPR RI building in Jakarta on Thursday, August 27, 2026. According to police officials, the individuals are allegedly affiliated with an anarko group that attempted to infiltrate the crowds through coordinated narrative-building, fundraising, and the preparation of weapons.
Preventive Arrests and Police Investigation Details
During a press conference at the Polda Metro Jaya headquarters on Thursday, August 27, 2026, Kabid Humas Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Budi Hermanto stated that authorities carried out preventive measures to secure the area. “There are several efforts and actions of preventive strike and preventive education applied by Polda Metro Jaya,” Budi said. Out of the 65 total individuals apprehended, 63 were secured by the Directorate of General Criminal Investigation, while two others were taken into custody by the Cyber Directorate. Police confirmed that two suspects identified by the initials R and Z have been formally detained, while authorities continue investigating the remaining 63 individuals.
Did You Know? Police operations included checks across multiple clusters, with 53 individuals categorized in the implementation cluster and 10 in the financing cluster, according to coverage from Tribunnews.
Consolidation Tactics and Asset Seizure
According to Dirkrimum Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Iman Imanuddin, intelligence mapping revealed that the groups carried out phased consolidations to align public issues, such as the Asset Confiscation Bill (RUU Perampasan Aset). The groups utilized social media, provocative flyers, and direct or indirect donations to fund their preparations. In addition to detaining suspects, law enforcement seized various items intended for the protests. Reporting by Tribunnews and Suara.com notes that police confiscated 39 bladed weapons, two airsoft guns, 25 grams of BBs, three golf clubs, seven jerry cans of gasoline, and 201 glass bottles equipped with fuses, alongside megaphones and tactical gear.
Potential Next Steps and Legal Proceedings
As the investigation proceeds, investigators are examining financial transactions, communication logs, and individual roles to identify organizers, recruiters, and financiers behind the operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people were detained by Polda Metro Jaya?
Police secured a total of 65 individuals, with two suspects initially detained by the Cyber Directorate and 63 others under investigation by the General Criminal Investigation Directorate.
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What issues were allegedly used by the group during consolidation?
According to police statements, the group built common narratives around public issues, prominently featuring the Asset Confiscation Bill (RUU Perampasan Aset).
What items were seized by law enforcement during the operations?
Authorities seized items including bladed weapons, airsoft guns, gasoline-filled jerry cans, and hundreds of glass bottles outfitted as potential molotov cocktails.
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