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Indonesian Police Chief General, Tito Karnavian reminded the market participants not to ‘play’ food prices ahead of the celebration of Idul Fitri 1439H. This was delivered after attending a Limited Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Office in Jakarta. He said that currently, the Food Security Task Force has already begun to perform its duties in the form of market operations. According to Gen. Tito, the Task Force has taken action against a number of violations. He reminded the market player not to play with the prices of food that will lead into instability.

“We have carried out law enforcement operations as many as 421 cases with 397 suspects; hoarding is not allowed, because monopoly act of food mafia has been proposed to give deterrent effect to naughty mafia players who will continue to practice hoarding. This mafia can make the price increase and it poses burden to the community. We affirmed that the supply is enough and we remind to the market participants to please do business according to the rules. Those who violate the rules will be dealt with firmly,” Tito Karnavian said.

Gen. Tito Karnavian further explained that the police also make preparations for security ahead of Idul Fitri from traditional and conventional crimes. He added that the police had deployed personnel at all crowded points to be traversed by travelers at terminals, seaports and airports. At these crowded points, the police run Cipta Conditions operation which will ensure the safety and comfort of the travelers to visit their hometown. (VOI/Ndy/RHM)