 Eight members of the "Islam Defenders Front" (FPI) have been apprehended by West Jakarta police for carrying sharp weapons during a rally in front of the West Jakarta Police precinct on Tuesday. Some 150 FPI members were protesting the slow pace of investigations into a clash between their group and residents of the Kalijodo red-light district in West Jakarta last Sunday, in which four FPI members were injured.
| You mean they went to beat up a few whores and they fought back? |
"I am very disappointed with the FPI protesters as we found them carrying weapons during their rally," West Jakarta Police precinct chief Sr. Comr. Saparuddin told reporters.
| Right. Disappointed. My heart's broken, too... |
At least 30 protesters were found carrying weapons, including spears, machetes, swords and sickles, but only eight were declared suspects and detained. The rest were released after being lectured by police officers. |