Banda Aceh News | BANDA ACEH — Aceh Regional Police Chief (Kapolda), Inspector General of Police Ruddi Setiawan, has issued a stern directive to all police units across the province to aggressively scale up patrols in crime-prone hotspots, fortify preventive measures, and execute decisive legal action against perpetrators of motor vehicle theft (curanmor) and street crime.
The strategic instruction was announced during a simultaneous press conference uncovering major curanmor and street crime cases executed under the Chief of National Police’s priority initiative via Enhanced Routine Activities (KRYD). The official briefing took place at the Meuligo Hall, Aceh Regional Police Headquarters, on Monday, November 9, 2026.
Inspector General Ruddi, a 1996 Police Academy alumnus, expressed deep appreciation to field officers whose relentless investigative work led to significant criminal busts. He also commended the active collaboration of local communities and media partners in maintaining public order and security (kamtibmas).
Addressing the public, Ruddi urged citizens to maintain heightened vigilance to prevent theft, advising vehicle owners to utilize secondary locking mechanisms, park in secured areas, and never leave running vehicles unattended.
“I firmly emphasize that there is no safe harbor for criminals who terrorize our communities. If you witness or suffer from criminal acts, report them immediately via our 110 hotline. The state must be present, the law must be strictly enforced, and the public must feel secure,” Inspector General Ruddi declared.
Twelve-Day Blitz Yields 82 Vehicle Theft Busts
The aggressive crackdown highlights a successful 12-day operation conducted by the General Crimes Investigation Directorate (Ditreskrimum) of the Aceh Police alongside city and regency police precinct units (Satreskrim Polres/ta).
Executed between October 27 and November 7, 2026, the KRYD operation successfully dismantled 82 distinct vehicle theft cases across Aceh. The campaign directly reflects the strategic operational targets outlined by General of Police Suyudi Ario Seto, Chief of the Indonesian National Police.
This widespread operational success underscores the Aceh Police’s unwavering commitment to crushing criminal syndicates, combining rapid law enforcement response with proactive community engagement to restore public safety.
Strengthening Law Enforcement in Post-Disaster and Urban Settings
The crackdown comes at a critical juncture for regional security in Aceh. Following recent natural disasters and economic shifts across Sumatra, law enforcement agencies have observed a marked increase in opportunistic property crimes and urban theft. Criminal syndicates often exploit vulnerable areas where community surveillance is weakened.
By coupling aerial and ground intelligence with high-visibility urban patrols, the Aceh Regional Police are establishing an aggressive deterrent model. This synchronized approach aims to dismantle stolen vehicle distribution networks operating across provincial borders, reassuring investors and citizens alike that law and order remain firmly intact.
