NAGAN RAYA | INDATANEWS.COM - The Nagan Raya Police have monitored and secured fuel (BBM) distribution at several public fuel stations (SPBU) on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The monitoring was carried out to ensure orderly services for the public while preventing potential disruptions to public security and order (Kamtibmas).
Personnel from the Nagan Raya Police monitored public activities and the refueling process at two SPBUs located along national roads. The two stations were SPBU PT Citra Admararuri on the Meulaboh–Takengon National Road in Paya Undan Village, Seunagan District, and SPBU PT Saloma on the Meulaboh–Tapaktuan National Road in Blang Muko Village, Kuala District.
The operation was led by Ipda Miswari, head of Investigation Unit I of the Criminal Investigation Division of the Nagan Raya Police, together with an operational team. The officers not only monitored the refueling process but also managed vehicle traffic entering and leaving the station premises.
Long Diesel Queues Become a Focus
During the inspection, officers found relatively long vehicle queues at both fuel stations, particularly for diesel fuel. In response, police intensified their monitoring to prevent potential security and public-order disturbances while people waited for fuel supplies.
Long queues can potentially lead to disputes if they are not properly managed. Therefore, officers monitored all activities around the fuel stations while ensuring that vehicles remained in their designated queues.
The monitoring also covered the activities of people arriving at the stations by vehicle to meet their daily fuel needs. Officers worked to keep the entire process orderly so that traffic for other road users would not be disrupted.
In addition to vehicles waiting in line for daily fuel needs, officers also found several people purchasing fuel in containers. Based on the officers' observations, the fuel was being used to support the activities of fishermen and farmers, particularly as fuel for boats and tractors.
These findings were also taken into account by officers during the on-site monitoring. The personnel ensured that fuel purchases continued in an orderly manner and did not cause problems within the existing queues.
MANAGING VEHICLE QUEUES DURING REFUELING: Nagan Raya Police personnel manage vehicle queues at a fuel station to prevent disruptions to public security and order during the refueling process. (PHOTO: Adli Safwan)
Police Manage Vehicle Traffic
To keep the situation under control, officers managed the movement of vehicles entering and leaving the fuel station premises. They also monitored the queues to ensure that they followed the applicable order and service procedures.
Traffic management was particularly important because both fuel stations are located along national roads that are heavily used by the public. Increased vehicle density around the stations could disrupt traffic flow without proper monitoring and management.
The deployed officers directly monitored the fuel distribution process on site. Their presence was also intended to provide a sense of security for both members of the public and fuel station personnel during station operations.
The Nagan Raya Police consider maintaining public security and order an important part of monitoring fuel distribution. Through on-site management, the police seek to ensure that people can refuel in an orderly manner and avoid actions that could potentially trigger disputes.
Nagan Raya Police Chief AKBP Muhamad Taufiq said the monitoring was a preventive measure intended to provide the public with a sense of security and comfort while maintaining order and smooth vehicle traffic during fuel distribution.
"Members of the public and fuel station personnel are asked to immediately report any suspicious activity or situation that could potentially cause security disturbances around the station," he said.
Police Chief Urges Public to Maintain Order
The Nagan Raya Police Chief reminded members of the public and fuel station personnel to immediately report any situation that could potentially cause security disturbances around the stations. Such reports are necessary so police can respond more quickly if problems arise on site.
Monitoring several fuel stations is also part of police efforts to maintain stable public security and order. Long vehicle queues, in particular, could increase the risk of tension among consumers if members of the public fail to follow established procedures.
Through the deployed personnel, the Nagan Raya Police continue to monitor conditions on site. Officers manage vehicle traffic, supervise queues and ensure that public activities within the fuel station premises take place safely.
The police also appealed to the public to follow officers' instructions while at the fuel stations. People requiring fuel for various purposes, including fishermen and farmers, are urged to continue following the applicable procedures and service arrangements.
The monitoring also underscores the police presence in preventing potential security disturbances at public service facilities. Coordination among police officers, fuel station operators and the public is expected to ensure that fuel distribution runs smoothly without disrupting public order or traffic flow around the stations.
The Nagan Raya Police will continue monitoring conditions on site as part of their preventive measures. The public is also encouraged to actively report any situation that could affect security and
public order around the fuel stations.
(IDNC)REPORTER: Adli Safwan | EDITOR: Fik Sagala