Inp.polri.go.id - Serang. Banten Regional Police has deployed 1,364 personnel for Operation Lilin Maung 2023 to secure Christmas and New Year celebrations this year Banten Police Chief Inspector General Abdul Karim said  on Thursday (21/12/2023) that securing Christmas and New Year has been a routine task that must be ensured to run safely, comfortably and smoothly as instructed by President Joko Widodo, antaranews.com reported. "This security is a routine task that we must ensure is safe, comfortable and smooth because anything must still be planned and prepared, especially those related to transportation, supply and distribution of staples," he said. Chief Abdul said that this year's Christmas and New Year celebrations also coincide with the 2024 Election Campaign period that it has a higher potential for vulnerability. Meanwhile, Banten Police's Chief of Operations Bureau, Senior Superintendent  Dedy Suhartono said that as many as 1,364 personnel were involved in Operation Lilin Maung 2023 in the jurisdiction of Banten Police, which will last for 12 days starting from 22 December 2023 to 2 January 2024. "Operation Lilin Maung this year is different because it coincides with the Mantap Brata Operation related to the 2024 General Election, which of course has a different level of vulnerability," he said. (mg/inp/pr/nm)