Irjen Herry Heryawan, the Chief of Police in Riau, conducted inspections at several annual exodus (mudik) posts for the 2025 Eid al-Fitr holiday. One of the visited locations was the Integrated Service Post at the Pelindo Dumai Port.
Inspection and Monitoring
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Purpose: To ensure the smoothness and security of the exodus flow.
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Date: Friday, March 28, 2025.
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Increased Exodus Traffic: Three days before Eid, there was a noticeable increase in the exodus flow, especially to Batam, as observed by Herry Heryawan.
Visitied Locations and Attendees
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Key Personnel:
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Accompanied by: Wakapolda Riau Brigadier General Adrianto Jossy Kusumo, Irwasda Polda Riau Kombes Prabowo Santoso, and other officials from the police and military.
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Also present: AKBP Hardi Dinat (Dumai Police Chief), Kaskogabwilhan I Laksda TNI Haris Bima Bayuseto, GM of Pelindo, and the Riau Province Representative of Jasa Raharja, Hasjuddin.
Ensuring Public Safety
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Commitment: Continuous improvement in services to the public during the Eid exodus, in collaboration with the military and other agencies.
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Focus: Monitoring and preempting criminal activities during Operation Ketupat Lancang Kuning 2025 to provide a sense of security.
Preventing Criminal Acts
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Vigilance: Special attention towards criminals preying on travelers during the exodus.
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Warning: Criminals targeting travelers will face severe consequences as stated by Herry Heryawan.
Ongoing Inspections
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Locations: Besides the Pelindo Dumai Port, inspections were carried out at the Dumai Islamic Center Integrated Post and the Toll Gate Checkpoints.
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Current Situation: As of the inspection date, the exodus traffic flow remained safe and smooth without significant disruptions.
The authorities focused on maintaining order, ensuring traveler safety, and preventing criminal incidents throughout the Eid al-Fitr exodus.