Polda Metro Jaya Denies Arresting Six Greenpeace Activists
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The Jakarta Metropolitan Police (Polda Metro Jaya) has provided clarification regarding the actions of six Greenpeace Indonesia activists. Previously, the activists carried out a protest by unfurling a banner atop the Welcome Monument in Jakarta.
In their statement, the police denied that they had arrested the six activists. The police stated that the presence of officers at the location was intended to provide medical assistance and security.
Police officers immediately arrived at the scene after receiving reports regarding the action being carried out at that height. This step was taken as a standard procedure to ensure the safety of the activists while they conducted their activities.
Currently, the police continue to monitor the situation around the Hotel Indonesia Roundabout area. They have urged the public to remain calm and not be influenced by unverified information regarding this incident.
This event attracted the attention of many citizens passing through downtown Jakarta. As of now, the situation around the Welcome Monument is reported to have returned to a conducive state, and traffic activity is running normally.
Sources: Website Resmi Polri
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