Operation Patuh Maung Day 11: Banten Police Focus on Preemptive Traffic Safety Awareness
Banten Police optimized preemptive traffic safety education on day 11 of Operation Patuh Maung 2026, reducing traffic accidents. Read more.
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Criminal
Eight Cases of Subsidized Fuel Misuse Uncovered by Police, 14 Suspects in Total Identified
The Banten Regional Police's Special Criminal Investigation Directorate, along with its regional police, uncovered eight cases of alleged misuse and trafficking of subsidized fuel (BBM) such as Biosolar and Pertalite in October 2026.
Criminal
Police Stops the Smuggling of 32,000 Illegal Lobster Larvae in Lebak, One Man Arrested
The Lebak Sub-regional Police have seized 32,000 lobster larvae (BBL) suspected of being transported without a permit using a minibus on the Malingping-Bayah Highway, Panggarangan District, Lebak Regency.
National
Police Instill the Value of Discipline, Integrity, and Responsibility to Students through Poldik Program
The Banten Regional Police is strengthening student character development through the Police Care for Education (Poldik) program.
National
18 Witness Questioned by Authorities over the Sinking of KMP Batumandi
The Banten Regional Police questioned 18 witnesses to uncover the cause of the fire that led to the sinking of the Batumandi Passenger Motorboat (KMP Batumandi) in the waters of Merak Harbor, Cilegon, on Wednesday (10/21/2026).
National
Surviving Passengers of KMP Batumandi Evacuated following the Ship’s Fire
The Banten Regional Police confirmed that the evacuation of passengers from the Batumandi Passenger Motor Ship (KMP) that caught fire in the waters of Merak Port, Banten, on Tuesday (10/20/2026) has been completed.
Criminal
Drugs Smuggling of 4.56 Grams of Meth Thwarted by Police in Banten
The Drugs Criminal Investigation Directorate of Banten Regional Police disrupted an inter-regional narcotics trafficking operation by seizing 11 kilograms of marijuana and 4.56 grams of crystal methamphetamine.
Criminal
Police Visit the Location Suspected of Storing Illegal Subsidized Fuel in Cilegon
The Banten Regional Police's Special Criminal Investigation Directorate inspected a location suspected of being used as a fuel storage facility on South Lingkar Road, Deringo Village, Citangkil District, Cilegon City.
National
Police Confirms the Body Found Ashore in Pekon Balam is Not the Missing Journalist
The Banten Regional Police have confirmed that the body found floating in the waters off Pekon Balam, Pesisir Utara District, Pesisir Barat Regency, Lampung, is not a victim of the missing KM Arupadatu I.
Criminal
Misuse of Subsidized Fuel Practice Uncovered, Two Suspects Arrested
The Banten Regional Police, through the Special Criminal Investigation Directorate, have uncovered an alleged misuse of subsidized diesel fuel in Salira Hamlet, Pulo Ampel District, Serang Regency, Banten. Investigators arrested and named two suspects, identified as NS and GJ.
Criminal
Illegal Mining Activity Discovered by Police in Tangerang, Two Suspects Apprehended
Police have uncovered illegal landfill mining activity in Cimentul Hamlet, Bakung Village, Kronjo District, Tangerang Regency, Banten.
National
The Arupadatu I Speedboat is Still Missing: Police
Banten Police Chief Inspector General Hengki stated that the speedboat KM Arupadatu I, carrying five journalists and three crew members, has not yet been found, and has lost contact in the Sunda Strait, Pandeglang.
