Alcohol and Marijuana Party, Five Students in Jayapura Raided

Young people who consume alcohol also fall into the use of illegal drugs, crime and social security.

HUMAS POLRESTA JAYAPURA

Arrest of five students who were partying with alcohol and marijuana in the Holtekamp Beach area of ​​Jayapura, Papua, Saturday (27/4/2024).

JAYAPURA, KOMPAS – The impact of consumption of liquor or alcohol by young people in Jayapura is increasingly worrying. The police revealed that when consuming alcohol, young people also fall into the use of illegal drugs, crime, and behavior that disrupts security and public order.

On Saturday night (27/4/2024), the Jayapura Police arrested five students who were having a party with alcohol and marijuana in the Holtekamp Beach area of Jayapura, Papua. AW (21), DM (24), JI (21), MK (20), and RM (24) were arrested during a routine police patrol.

"It is very regrettable that the five young men who are still university students openly consumed alcoholic beverages as well as marijuana drugs at the scene," said Head of the Satuan Samapta of Jayapura Regional Police Inspector Budiman Sianturi, on Tuesday (April 30, 2024).

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From several disclosures by the Jayapura Police, the effects of alcohol consumption among young people vary. There are also young people who consume alcohol that leads to criminal actions.

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The atmosphere in the Holtekamp Beach area of Jayapura, Papua, on Saturday (4/27/2024). The police often uncover illegal alcohol parties in the beach area located within the jurisdiction of Jayapura City.

In early April 2024, the Jayapura City Police arrested three students, namely MA (16), KM (14), and PB (14), for drinking alcohol and partying at a junior high school in the Heram District. Not only did the students drink alcohol and party, but they also stole 25 laptops from the same school.

On several occasions, the Head of Polresta Jayapura, Commissioner Victor Mackbon, has stated that they are focusing on handling the circulation of illegal alcohol. On April 22, 2024, Polresta Jayapura seized 160 illegal alcohols in the Entrop area, Jayapura City.

"Given the increase in criminal incidents or reports in Jayapura City, I emphasize to the head of the narcotics units and the police precinct chiefs to regulate traders who engage in illegal or unlicensed alcohol transactions," said Victor.

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Complex phenomenon

The anthropologist from Cenderawasih University, Hanro Lekitoo, revealed that the habit of consuming alcoholic beverages is a complex social phenomenon in Papua. Alcohol has become a social habit within all layers of society in Papua, including among young people.

"Young people can easily witness their close ones consuming alcohol, whether it be at home or in other social environments. And, that will definitely be easily followed by children," he said.

HUMAS POLRESTA JAYAPURA

Arrest of teenagers partying with alcohol at a school in Jayapura City, Papua, Monday (1/4/2024).

Hanro is concerned that this behavior will lead to even worse habits, eventually resulting in abnormal consumption patterns. There have been several cases of abnormal consumption patterns, such as drinking dangerous, adulterated alcohol leading to death.

In addition, the increasingly uncontrollable impact of alcohol will further damage the future of Papua's children. It is not uncommon for athletic ability to be hindered by the influence of alcohol that has infected the younger generation since a young age.

Young people can easily witness their close relatives consuming alcohol, whether it's at home or in other social settings. And, this can easily be followed by children.

In this way, according to Hanro, alcohol consumption interventions are not limited to objects alone. However, he believes that early intervention needs to be maximized for subjects, namely the younger generation through moral education in the immediate family and social environment.

"If it has reached this point, it's difficult to just rely on law enforcement to crack down on those involved in the sale of alcohol. It's time for parents, community figures and leaders, religious leaders, as well as guides in communities and organizations to become the forefront in providing moral guidance," he said.