Jakarta, Dec. 22 -- The Greater Jakarta Metropolitan Police, known as Metro Jaya Police, have deployed a total of 5,044 personnel to secure the Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 holiday period.

Metro Jaya Police Chief Inspector General Asep Edi Suheri said in a statement in Jakarta on Monday that the security force comprises 4,217 personnel from the National Police (Polri), 394 troops from the Jakarta Military Command (Kodam Jaya), and 433 personnel from the Jakarta Provincial Government.

He said security measures have also been intensified at places of worship, particularly churches classified as high-priority locations. Enhanced security has been implemented at 14 churches across Central Jakarta, West Jakarta, East Jakarta, and Bekasi....