Jakarta, Nov. 28 -- The Greater Jakarta (Metro Jaya) Police Chief, Inspector General Asep Edi Suheri, has urged all police personnel, security officers, and neighborhood security (Siskamling) to anticipate criminal activity ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations.

"With predicted public mobility increases of 45-60 percent during the holidays, potential crimes such as theft, pickpocketing, ATM skimming, digital fraud, and street crimes must be anticipated early," Suheri said here on Friday.

During a preparation routine where 1,500 security and Siskamling officers were involved, Suheri emphasized that places of worship must be secured in a controlled and sterilized manner, including a regulated flow of congregants during Christma...