REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- National Police reminded people to not use bomb-related topics as jokes. Bomb joke is a crime.
"It disturbs public order," said Setyo at National Police Headquarters on Thursday (May 24).
Setyo asked the people to always follow the security protocols implemented in public places. In airport, for instance, security check should not be responded with jokes about bomb.
"For security measures, the place must be sterilized when someone saying he/she carries a bomb," Setyo added.
Earlier, some people were reported for bomb jokes. Ironacally, some of the people are two members of Banyuwangi Regional Legislative Council (DPRD).
Basuki Rahmad and Nauval Badri were arrested by Banyuwangi Airport officers on Wednesday (May 23) for joking about bomb attack when they were about fly with Garuda Indonesia airlines. Both of them were relegated to Angkasa Pura office to be examined.
Even though there was no bomb on their luggages, Basuki and Nauval were charged under Article 437 paragraph (1) jo Article 344 letter E Law No. 1/2009 on Aviation with maximum penalty of 1 year imprisonment.
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