NAGAN RAYA | INDATANEWS.COM - Officers from the Seunagan Timur Police Sector (Polsek Seunagan Timur), under the Nagan Raya Police (Polres Nagan Raya), educated residents about the dangers and risks of online gambling in Keude Linteng Village, Seunagan Timur Subdistrict, Nagan Raya Regency, on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
The awareness activity, which began at around 9:30 a.m. local time, was conducted by Aipda M. Eri and Briptu M. Akhyar. The two officers spoke directly with residents and delivered preventive messages aimed at preventing members of the community within their jurisdiction from becoming involved in online gambling activities.During the activity, the officers urged residents to understand the various impacts that can arise from online gambling. Police emphasized that residents should not only avoid direct forms of gambling but also remain cautious of various gambling offers that use digital devices and the internet.
Aipda M. Eri and Briptu M. Akhyar explained to residents that online gambling can lead to various forms of loss once a person becomes involved. Police therefore urged the community not to try, participate in, or promote any form of online gambling.
The Seunagan Timur Police officers also reminded residents to increase their awareness of the various methods and forms of online gambling that are spreading through digital devices. According to police, involvement in such activities can not only harm individuals but may also affect their families and social relationships within the surrounding community.The awareness campaign is part of police efforts to implement preventive measures at an early stage. By improving public awareness, police hope residents will recognize the risks associated with online gambling and take steps to avoid activities that could result in harm and financial losses.
On the occasion, the officers also called on residents to actively participate in maintaining security and public order in their communities. The role of residents is important because they are closest to various activities taking place in their respective neighborhoods."Residents are urged not to try or participate in any form of gambling, including online gambling, and to inform the police if such activities are found," an officer from the Seunagan Timur Police said.

Police said public participation plays an important role in creating a safe and stable environment. Residents can support law enforcement by providing information when they identify activities that could potentially disrupt security, public order, or the well-being of the community.
The appeal is also intended to strengthen communication between residents and the police. Through effective communication and a shared sense of responsibility, potential security disturbances can be identified at an early stage, allowing police to take appropriate action in accordance with applicable regulations.The Seunagan Timur Police also reminded residents not to remain indifferent to conditions in their surroundings. Public awareness of various social and security-related issues can be an important element in creating a safe and orderly community environment.

The officers also called on residents to work together to keep their communities free from various forms of gambling. Prevention is not solely the responsibility of the police but also requires public participation through awareness, vigilance, and a willingness to report suspicious activities.
The awareness activity in Keude Linteng Village is one of the preventive measures undertaken by the Seunagan Timur Police to provide residents with relevant knowledge while strengthening the partnership between law enforcement and the community.With greater public awareness, police hope residents will become more vigilant toward online gambling and will not be easily persuaded to try gambling activities through digital devices. Residents are also encouraged to continue helping maintain security and public order in their surroundings and to immediately coordinate with police if disturbances to public security and order are identified.
The Seunagan Timur Police calls on all elements of society to work together to create a safe, orderly environment free from gambling practices. These efforts are expected to contribute to strengthening security and public order in Seunagan Timur Subdistrict, Nagan Raya Regency. (IDNC)REPORTER: Adli Safwan | EDITOR: Fik Sagala