5 Poultry Cages at Jalan Laturharhary Destroyed

A poultry raid was held in residential of Jalan Latuharhary, Menteng, which has aim to prevent the spread of bird flu from poultry to human.

We have repeatedly warned that poultries like chicken, ducks, swan and dove are not allowed to be raised in the middle of residential

"There was complaint from residents who are afraid as there are many poultry cages, especially doves. So, we conduct the raid here," said Head of Central Jakarta Marine, Agriculture and Food Security Sub-Department, Muljadi, Monday (10/19).

Preventing Bird Flu, 103 Poultries Secured

Beritajakarta.com observation, joint officers from Jakarta Marine, Agriculture and Food Security Sub-Department and Satpol PP found 5 cages containing 24 doves.

"We have repeatedly warned that poultries like chicken, ducks, swan and dove are not allowed to be raised in the middle of residential. It has been stated on Bylaw No. 4/2007, so there is sanction for violating it," he asserted.

The officers immediately destroyed cages that have been controlled and confiscated its birds. "The cages are demolished and some of the birds destroyed. Raising birds in residential could spread some diseases including bird flu," he explained.