ACEH TENGAH | INDATANEWS.COM – The Criminal Investigation Unit of the Aceh Tengah Police (Polres Aceh Tengah) has arrested a government employee with PPPK status in connection with the alleged theft of sound system equipment in Mulie Jadi Village, Silih Nara District, Aceh Tengah Regency. The arrest was made on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
The swift apprehension followed intensive police investigations after the victim filed an official report. Field inspections and evidence gathering eventually led officers to identify and detain the suspect.
EVIDENCE SECURED: Police confiscate a complete sound system as evidence from the suspect in Silih Nara area. (PHOTO: Adli Safwan)
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Head of Criminal Investigation Unit AKP Abdul Mufakhir, speaking on behalf of Police Chief AKBP Muhamad Taufiq, said the investigative team immediately launched operations after receiving the report.
Officers followed several leads and pieces of evidence, which ultimately pointed to the suspect. After further probing, the police successfully arrested the individual.
Read Also: Aceh Tengah Police Step Up Night Patrols to Combat Illegal Street Racing "The suspect was detained following a series of investigations and operational actions in the field. He is currently being held at the Aceh Tengah Police Station for further legal processing," AKP Abdul Mufakhir stated.
ONGOING INVESTIGATION: Head of Criminal Investigation Unit AKP Abdul Mufakhir provides updates on the sound system theft investigation. (PHOTO: Adli Safwan)
PPPK Employee Identified as Suspect
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The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at around 3:00 a.m. local time in Mulie Jadi Village. The case has been officially registered under police report number LP/B/65/V/2026/SPKT/Polres Aceh Tengah/Polda Aceh.
Sound System Recovered as Evidence
The arrest was carried out on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at approximately 1:00 a.m. During the operation, police confiscated a complete sound system set, including speakers, amplifiers, audio processors, and wireless microphones of various brands and models.
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AKP Abdul Mufakhir also emphasized that the police will continue strengthening security and public order efforts within the Aceh Tengah jurisdiction.
"We urge the public to remain vigilant and immediately report any suspicious or criminal activities to the police," he said. (IDNC)
REPORTER: Adli Safwan
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