Inp.polri.go.id - Banda Aceh. The Aceh Regional Police has deployed 2,351 personnel for Operation Lilin Seulawah, ensuring security during the Christmas and New Year holidays in Indonesia's westernmost province, said Brigadier General Armia Fahmi, Vice Chief of Aceh Regional Police, on Thursday (21/12/23).
"Operation Lilin Seulawah, running from December 23, 2023, to January 2, 2024, focuses on securing public gathering places and vital locations such as places of worship, airports, ports, tourist spots, and more," he stated
In addition, he highlighted that the Aceh Regional Police has established security, service, and integrated posts, including 26 security posts, 23 service posts, and one integrated post.
Acknowledging the potential risks during the simultaneous Christmas, New Year holidays, and the 2024 Elections campaign, he clarified that Operation Lilin Seulawah focuses on the former, while Operation Mantap Brata addresses the latter.
"Personnel participating in Operation Lilin Seulawah are dedicated exclusively to this operation and are not involved in Operation Mantap Brata. Each team member concentrates solely on their assigned duties within their respective operation, ensuring a more effective implementation," he concluded.
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