Police detain 19 people during Oct. 28 protest in Jakarta
One of the 19 is a minor, and police seized 12 cans of paint, firecrackers and sharp weapons.
Polda Metro Jaya detained 19 people during a series of demonstrations on Oct. 28 in Jakarta, coinciding with the commemoration of Hari Sumpah Pemuda. Police said they were found carrying firecrackers, sharp weapons, and items suspected to be used for vandalism. Polda Metro Jaya Criminal Investigation Director Kombes Imron Ermawan said that as of Thursday morning the suspects were still being questioned by investigators, and one of them is a minor handled by Direktorat PPA/PPO. Police also seized 12 cans of paint or coloring material. One of the actions that day was held by Komite Selamatkan Daulat Rakyat around Bundaran HI, Jakarta Pusat, as a continuation of the Oct. 20 demonstration.