Callistasia Anggun Wijaya, Jakarta – The Jakarta administration destroyed on Tuesday around 20,000 bottles of illegal alcohol confiscated by Public Order Agency officers over the last six months.
The demolition which was conducted at the National Monument (Monas) park by crushing the bottles with steamrollers.
"Actually, 20,000 bottles is too few. Alcoholic beverages can trigger crime and can be used as a basic ingredient to produce bootleg liquor. The impact of booze is severe, drinkers can die in vain," said Jakarta Deputy Governor Djarot Saiful Hidayat, who led the event.
Public Order Agency officers will continue to carry out operations targeting illegal consumption of liquor, particularly by young people, and making sure outlets that sell liquor illegally are punished, the deputy governor added.
Public Order Agency head Jupan Royter said his officers had managed to confiscate 42.3 percent of all liquor being produced and sold illegally. (bbn)