Traffic Jam Turns Deadly: Brutal Robbery Incident in Tanjung Priok

Headline: Rampant Robbery: Brutal Gang Targets Vehicles Stuck in TollMany traffic during rush hours in Jakarta’s Tol Tanjung Priok. On Friday evening (1/31/2025), a group of robbers, appearing casual in tops and pants, seized the opportunity to strike. They targeted vehicles caught in the jam, using sticks and knives to threaten the drivers.

The gang of six robbers had first gathered near the toll gate. They took advantage of the heavy traffic to launch their attack. The victims were two drivers in separate vehicles.

The first target was a pickup truck driver who lost his phone during the incident. The second victim, a GrandMax driver, had his bag with personal documents taken. Both drivers sustained minor injuries.

The police managed to apprehend one of the suspects, MAS, who admitted to using a stick to threaten the victims. MAS has a history of theft-related convictions. The remaining five suspects are still at large.

The incident has sparked concerns about the level of security on Jakarta’s busy toll roads, particularly during peak hours. Authorities urge drivers to stay alert and take precautions to protect themselves and their belongings.

Sources: Kompas.com, Jakarta Police