BATAM | INDATANEWS.COM – Batam Class IIA Prison conducted a large-scale raid on inmates' cells on Monday night, May 25, 2026, as part of intensified efforts to strengthen security and maintain order inside the correctional facility.
The operation was aimed at preventing drug trafficking and cracking down on the use of illegal mobile phones within the prison.
The inspection began at 8:00 p.m. WIB and continued until 10:30 p.m. WIB. The raid was led directly by Batam Class IIA Prison Head Yosafat Rizanto and involved joint personnel from the Koramil military unit, Sagulung Police Sector, and the Batam National Narcotics Agency (BNN).
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Batam Prison.
Joint Security Forces Strengthen Coordination
Before the raid began, all participating personnel attended a joint roll call led by
Yosafat Rizanto. During his briefing, he stressed the importance of strong coordination among institutions to ensure stability and security within the prison environment.
He also instructed officers to carry out the operation in accordance with established procedures while maintaining professionalism and a humane approach throughout the inspection process.
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Yosafat Rizanto emphasized that the joint raid was part of the correctional authorities' commitment to combating drugs and illegal mobile phones inside the prison. (PHOTO: Dalil Harahap)
Intensive Cell Inspections ConductedFollowing the assembly, the joint task force launched an intensive search across several inmate cells. Officers thoroughly inspected every section of the rooms to detect prohibited items and prevent contraband from entering the correctional facility.
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Firm Commitment Against Drugs and Illegal Phones
Yosafat Rizanto stated that the simultaneous raid reflected the correctional institution's commitment to implementing the programs of the Minister of Immigration and Corrections as well as directives from the Directorate General of Corrections.
"We appreciate the support and strong cooperation from all participating institutions. Through solid collaboration, we believe efforts to maintain security and order at Batam Prison can be carried out more effectively," Yosafat Rizanto said.
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(IDNC)REPORTER: Dalil Harahap | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
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