DELI SERDANG — Public vigilance in sharing information regarding suspected illegal gambling was met with prompt police action. The Quick Response Unit (URC) of the Deli Serdang Police conducted an on-site investigation following citizen reports regarding alleged fish shooting gambling machines in Tanjung Morawa District on Tuesday (15/9/2026).
The Quick Response Unit arrived at the reported location—a local stall on Irian Street, Hamlet I, Tanjung Morawa Pekan—at approximately 12:00 PM WIB. The immediate deployment served as an essential first step to verify the information before determining formal operational measures.
Field Verification and Security Directives
An inspection of the premises yielded no fish shooting machines or active gambling activities as originally reported. Officers questioned the stall owner, identified as SS, who stated that such activities had ceased a week prior. The premises are currently utilized by local residents as a community gathering space.
Despite finding no physical evidence of active gambling, officers issued a stern warning to the owner, advising against accommodating illegal gambling or any activities that could disrupt public order and community safety.
Strengthening Community-Police Synergy
Head of Criminal Investigation at Deli Serdang Police, Police Commissioner Muhammad Isral, stated that every piece of information submitted by the public regarding potential criminal offenses will consistently be investigated, including suspected gambling cases. He emphasized that prompt field verification is vital to establish the facts of any report, regardless of the eventual outcome.
Commissioner Isral expressed appreciation for the community’s proactive reporting of potential security threats. Synergy between the public and law enforcement remains the foundation for maintaining a safe environment and preventing broader criminal offenses.
This rapid verification protocol demonstrates that the Quick Response Unit operates not only for law enforcement actions but also to provide factual certainty for the public. This agility in addressing citizen concerns reinforces the mandate of #ReserseBekerja, preserving public trust through prompt and transparent field operations.
Source: KabarReskrim, RedaksiBaru