Group of Teens Carry Sharp Weapons on Kalibata Flyover, Police Searching for Suspects

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Police are currently searching for a group of teenagers caught on camera carrying and brandishing sharp weapons while riding motorcycles near the Kalibata City Flyover, Pancoran, South Jakarta, on the evening of Thursday (17/9/2026).

Head of Public Relations at South Jakarta Metro Police, AKP Joko Adi Wibowo, said that police received information about the group from the public.

"The Pancoran Police Sector received reports about a group of students riding motorcycles carrying sharp weapons around the Kalibata City Flyover area, Pancoran, South Jakarta," Joko said Sunday (20/9/2026), as quoted from Antara.

Following the information, Pancoran Police officers immediately went to the location. The police scoured the area from the Kalibata City Flyover to the boundary leading to East Jakarta.

However, the group could not be found.

Police then interviewed residents in the vicinity.

According to eyewitnesses, the teenagers were indeed seen riding motorcycles while carrying and displaying sharp weapons.

"Then, the officers sought information around the location and obtained confirmation from residents that a group of teenagers were riding motorcycles and flaunting sharp weapons," Joko added.

Police are also investigating whether the group is linked to street fighting.

So far, authorities have found no evidence of any brawl related to the incident.

Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from CCTV and gathering more information from the community to determine the purpose behind the group carrying sharp weapons.

"At this point, we are still investigating. We are gathering information and reviewing available CCTV footage to understand what this group was doing," Joko explained.

The identities of the group members are still being traced. Police have yet to confirm whether everyone captured in the video are students.

Authorities urge the public to report similar incidents immediately through the police service line 110 for further action.