Clash Residents & Gangs

A viral video has been making the rounds on social media that
shows people who live near the Jatibaru overpass in Tanah Abang, clashing with passing motorcyclists.

The caption of the video reads

“A clash between residents and gangs occurred at the Jatibaru overpass early in the morning today.

The residents joined hands in blocking the gangs

that have worried the people lately.”

He confirmed that the incident took place,
the motorcyclists in the video were not robbery suspects or members of any motorcycle gangs.
“The residents were hanging around by the side of the road,

then saw motorcyclists traveling in groups,
so the residents drove them out

the residents suspected the motorcyclists were members of a gang
because of information about robberies and motorcycle gangs that has been circulated on social media recently.
police also detained three people apprehended by the residents.

 “We detained them to avoid a clash.
After questioning, the police did not find any weapons or evidence

that the three detainees were part of a motorcycle gang.
The police released the three motorcyclists after

the situation at the overpass had returned to normal.
“We advised the residents to not take the law into their own hands,”