Inp.polri.go.id - Tangerang. The Tangerang City Metropolitan Sub-regional Police have bolstered cyber surveillance to intercept social media provocations fueling group brawls and illegal street racing. 

Tangerang Police Chief Senior Superintendent Andi Muhammad Indra Waspada Amirullah said on Sunday (22/2/2026) that dedicated cyber units from the Criminal Investigation Unit are now monitoring digital platforms to detect coordinated violent gatherings in real-time.

"The Cyber Crime Team is tracking social media to rapidly identify planned brawls or illegal racing invitations," he said, as quoted by antaranews.com.

The initiative was in line with the start of Ramadan, focusing on 18 high-risk zones across districts including Cikupa and Balaraja. Authorities have deployed "Patroli Pusaka" units to monitor public hubs during critical hours between dusk and dawn to prevent "sarong wars" and other disturbances. 

While prioritizing preventive measures, Chief Indra emphasized that they will strictly enforce the law against any groups threatening public safety. Residents are urged to avoid mass gatherings that could escalate into criminal activity during the holy month.

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