Tuesday, 10 November 2026
JAMBI | INDATANEWS.COM - The Jambi Regional Police, working alongside district and municipal police forces, have uncovered 88 motor vehicle theft cases and arrested 111 suspects through Operation Jaran Siginjai 2026 and enhanced routine policing activities (KRYD). Officers also seized dozens of vehicles believed to be linked to criminal activity.
The results were announced at a press conference led by Jambi Deputy Police Chief Brigadier General K. Yani Sudarto, alongside the Director of Criminal Investigation at the Jambi Regional Police, Police Commissioner Jimmy Christian Samma.The arrests and investigations were carried out through two separate police initiatives. Operation Jaran Siginjai 2026 ran from 23 September to 12 October 2026, followed by enhanced routine policing activities from 26 October to 7 November 2026.
Across both initiatives, officers recorded 88 vehicle theft cases and arrested 111 suspects. The evidence seized included motorcycles, cars, a six-wheeled vehicle and vehicle registration documents.During the operation, which ran for almost three weeks, the Jambi Regional Police and local police forces uncovered 65 cases and arrested 83 suspects.
Officers also seized 46 motorcycles, eight cars and nine firearms or bladed weapons listed as evidence in connection with the investigations.Of the 83 people arrested, 22 were classified as operation targets (TO), while another 43 were categorised as non-operation targets (Non-TO).
However, these figures leave a discrepancy of 18 people compared with the total of 83 suspects arrested. The Jambi Regional Police should provide further clarification on this breakdown to ensure that the figures are fully accounted for.Following the conclusion of Operation Jaran Siginjai, the police continued their campaign against vehicle theft through enhanced routine policing activities. The Criminal Investigation Directorate worked alongside local police forces to intensify investigations and enforcement efforts.
Investigators identified 25 of them as alleged direct perpetrators of vehicle theft, while the remaining three were suspected of receiving stolen vehicles.
Officers seized 24 items of evidence, comprising 22 motorcycles, one six-wheeled vehicle and one vehicle registration certificate (STNK).The weekly figures show that during the first week, from 26 to 31 October 2026, officers uncovered 14 cases and arrested 18 suspects. These comprised 16 alleged thieves and two suspected receivers of stolen property.
The police also seized 14 items of evidence, consisting of 13 motorcycles and one vehicle registration certificate.During the second week, from 1 to 7 November 2026, the Jambi Regional Police and local police forces uncovered a further nine cases and arrested 10 suspects.
The group comprised nine alleged thieves and one suspected receiver of stolen property. Officers also seized 10 items of evidence, including nine motorcycles and one six-wheeled vehicle.The investigations during the second week covered five police jurisdictions. Jambi City Police handled three cases, Batanghari Police one case, Muaro Jambi Police one case, East Tanjung Jabung Police two cases and Sarolangun Police two cases.
The figures demonstrate that efforts to tackle vehicle theft extend beyond Jambi City, with police operations also targeting several districts across the province.
Alongside arresting suspects and investigating theft cases, the Jambi Regional Police are also seeking to restore the rights of residents whose vehicles have been stolen.
Deputy Police Chief Brigadier General K. Yani Sudarto announced that six recovered motorcycles would be returned to their lawful owners once ownership checks and the necessary evidential procedures had been completed.The vehicles came from investigations handled by several police units. The Criminal Investigation Directorate of the Jambi Regional Police recovered two motorcycles, while Jambi City Police recovered another two. Batanghari Police and Muaro Jambi Police each recovered one motorcycle.
Brigadier General K. Yani stressed that the successful investigations reflected the hard work and cooperation of police personnel across the Jambi Regional Police and its local commands.He emphasised that police efforts were not limited to arresting those suspected of committing crimes. They also focused on helping victims and ensuring that recovered vehicles could be returned to their rightful owners.
"This investigation is not merely about apprehending those suspected of committing criminal offences. It is also about how the police can provide reassurance and assistance to members of the public who have fallen victim to crime. We are making every possible effort to ensure that vehicles recovered by the police are returned to their rightful owners," said the Jambi Deputy Police Chief.Victims whose vehicles had been recovered also expressed their gratitude to the Jambi Regional Police and the relevant local police forces.
They praised the officers' prompt response in helping trace vehicles that had previously been stolen. Their appreciation reflected public expectations of a police force that not only enforces the law but also provides practical assistance to victims of crime.Looking ahead, the Jambi Regional Police pledged to strengthen efforts to prevent and tackle vehicle theft through increased patrols, early detection and the mapping of areas vulnerable to criminal activity.
The police also intend to investigate networks of suspected thieves and receivers of stolen property, while improving coordination between police jurisdictions to restrict the movement of criminal groups.The public has also been urged to take greater precautions by using additional security locks, parking vehicles in secure locations and avoiding leaving them unattended.
The deputy police chief reminded anyone whose motor vehicle had been stolen to report the incident promptly to the nearest police station. They should bring proof of ownership, such as the vehicle registration certificate (STNK) and vehicle ownership document (BPKB), to help officers trace the vehicle and verify ownership."Anyone whose motor vehicle has been stolen is urged to report the incident immediately to their nearest police station and bring the relevant ownership documents, such as the STNK and BPKB, to assist with the tracing and verification process. Members of the public can also provide information or report criminal offences through the Police Call Centre on 110," the Jambi Deputy Police Chief said.
Through the uncovering of 88 cases and the arrest of 111 suspects, the Jambi Regional Police have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger law enforcement and better public protection. The measures are intended to improve security and maintain public order throughout Jambi Province. (IDNC)REPORTER: Dalil Harahap | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
