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The Papua Regional Police arrested 64 individuals involved in theft and robbery crimes during the 2026 Operation Sikat Cartenz across the province.

Law Enforcement Results

Law enforcement officers executing Operation Sikat Cartenz 2026 successfully apprehended 64 suspects linked to various 3C crimes. These criminal activities include theft with violence (curas), theft (curat), and motor vehicle theft (curanmor).

During the coordinated police action, authorities recovered several pieces of physical evidence used in the commission of these crimes. The Papua Regional Police (Polda Papua) have officially designated the detained individuals as suspects as the legal process continues.

Scope of Criminal Charges

The crackdown targeted several categories of property-related offenses that have impacted local communities:

• Curas (Curat dengan kekerasan): Robbery and theft involving the use of force or violence against victims.
• Curat (Pencurian dengan pemberatan): Aggravated theft involving breaking and entering or premeditated property crimes.
• Curanmor (Pencurian kendaraan bermotor): Motor vehicle theft, a recurring issue in the region.

The operation serves as a strategic effort by the Papua Regional Police to suppress street crime and improve public safety through increased visibility and targeted enforcement. Officers are currently processing the seized evidence to support the ongoing investigations and upcoming legal proceedings against the 64 suspects.