Some 25 unseaworthy vessels leaning on Pramuka and Panggang islands, Panggang Island Urban Village, North Thousand Islands were controlled. But, 12 of them were grounded from yesterday.

"PPSU personnel hold raid in some locations such as Tanjong Timor RPTRA, Tanjung Elang RPTRA and on the beach of the urban village office," expressed Panggang Island Urban Village Head, Pepen Kuswandi, Thursday (12/5).

It was done to maintain the aesthetics of the island.

"This raid is targeted to be complete by the end of December," he stated.