Jakarta, June 20 -- Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform Minister Rini Widyantini underscored the key role of the National Police (Polri) in supporting thematic bureaucratic reforms in the fields of poverty alleviation, investment, and energy downstreaming.

In a statement here on Friday, she noted that in every thematic bureaucratic reform program, there is potential for disruption or crime that can hinder its implementation.

For instance, in terms of food security, there are threats from the fertilizer mafia, fraud, or theft that put farmers at risk.

"Polri is expected to be at the forefront, guaranteeing security and taking firm action against these illegal practices," Widyantini said.

According to her, the role of Polri in making...