BATAM | INDATANEWS.COM ~ The Barelang Police (Polresta Barelang) have released the results of a large-scale enforcement operation targeting illegal street racing and the use of non-standard modified exhaust systems, commonly known as "brong," within their jurisdiction.
The press conference was held on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the
Polresta Barelang police headquarters parade ground. The event was led by Police Chief Kombes Pol Anggoro Wicaksono alongside senior officers of the department.
Intensified Enforcement Across Batam Hotspots
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Batam.
The Traffic Unit of Polresta Barelang has significantly intensified its enforcement actions in response to growing public complaints regarding noise pollution and the dangers posed by illegal street racing activities.
Between April 15 and 19, 2026, officers carried out targeted operations across several known hotspots, including Nagoya, Jalan Raden Patah, Simpang Laluan Madani, Bundaran Madani, Hotel 01 area, Simpang Masjid Raya, Simpang Frengki, Jalan R.E. Martadinata in Sekupang, Simpang Kara, and other locations under local precinct jurisdiction.
PRESS CONFERENCE: Barelang Police held a press conference at the Barelang Police Headquarters in Batam on Monday, April 20, 2026, to announce enforcement actions against illegal street racing and modified loud exhausts, underscoring transparency in traffic law enforcement. (PHOTO: Dalil Harahap)
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The operation combined routine patrols and sudden raids aimed at curbing traffic violations and restoring public order. As a result, authorities confiscated a total of 102 motorcycles equipped with illegal or non-compliant exhaust systems.
All vehicles were taken to police headquarters as evidence, while riders faced fines and legal proceedings.
Read Also: Sagulung Police Arrest Stepfather in Batam Child Abuse Case The enforcement is based on Article 285 paragraph (1) in conjunction with Article 106 paragraph (3) of Indonesia's Law No. 22/2009 on Road Traffic and Transportation. Offenders may face fines of up to IDR 250,000 or imprisonment for up to one month. Additional regulations under Government Regulation No. 80/2012 and environmental noise standards were also applied.
SEIZED VEHICLES: Barelang Police confiscated 102 vehicles as evidence in enforcement operations against traffic law violations. (PHOTO: Dalil Harahap)
Prevention and Public Awareness Campaigns
Read Also: 29 Motorcycles Seized in Sekupang Noise Exhaust Crackdown Beyond enforcement, Kombes Pol Anggoro Wicaksono emphasized that preventive measures remain a key focus. These include educational programs conducted in schools, workplaces, and residential communities.
The police also continue to disseminate traffic safety messages through both social and conventional media platforms. Parents and schools are urged to closely monitor young people and raise awareness about the risks associated with illegal racing.
Residents are encouraged to report public disturbances or emergencies via the free police hotline 110, which operates around the clock.
(IDNC)REPORTER: Dalil Harahap | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
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