ACEH TENGAH | INDATANEWS.COM ~ The Aceh Tengah Police, under the Aceh Regional Police (Polda Aceh), have significantly intensified patrols and public awareness efforts to prevent forest and land fires in the region. The measures come amid rising fire risks during the ongoing dry season.
Strengthened Patrols Amid Rising Dry Season RiskPolice Chief of Aceh Tengah, AKBP Muhamad Taufiq, stated that all police units—from the district command to sector and sub-sector levels—are actively conducting routine preventive operations. The initiative aims to detect and mitigate potential fire hazards at an early stage.
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dry season, which increases the risk of forest and
land fires," AKBP Muhamad Taufiq said.
COMMUNITY ROLE: Police Chief AKBP Muhamad Taufiq highlights the importance of public participation in preventing forest and land fires through continuous outreach and patrols. (PHOTO: Adli Safwan)
Public Awareness Campaign Targets Farmers and Plantation Owners
Read Also: Aceh Tengah Police Step Up Patrols to Prevent Forest and Land Fires As part of its preventive strategy, the police are focusing on educating farmers and plantation owners. They are urged to stop using slash-and-burn methods for land clearing and instead adopt safer and more environmentally friendly practices.
Authorities also reminded the public of strict legal consequences for arson, referencing Law No. 41 of 1999 on Forestry, Law No. 18 of 2004 on Plantations, and Law No. 32 of 2009 on Environmental Protection and Management.
AWARENESS CAMPAIGN:
Aceh Tengah Police use informational banners in public areas to educate residents about fire prevention efforts. (PHOTO: Adli Safwan)
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"Through continuous patrols and outreach efforts, we hope to raise public awareness so that fires can be prevented early," he added.
He also stressed that cooperation between the police and the community is essential to protecting the environment and avoiding haze disasters in Aceh Tengah. (IDNC)
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