Jayapura – A joint team consisting of Yahukimo Police personnel and the 2023 Cartenz Damai Task Force conducted a raid on a house suspected of being a hiding place for the Armed Criminal Group (KKB) on Jalan Paradiso Rear of the Anggruk Complex, Dekai District, Yahukimo Regency, Thursday (4/5) ) at 03.00 WIT.
The raid was also confirmed by the Head of Public Relations of the Papuan Police, Kombes Pol. Ignatius Benny Ady Prabowo, S.H., S.I.K., when questioned. He said that from the results of the search at the location, the personnel managed to secure 9 people with the initials SL, NM, JS, ES, HS, LS, LS, GS, SS along with other evidence (BB).
“A number of personal document files, luggage such as bags, electronic devices, sharp weapons in the form of arrows, axes, machetes, knives, scissors, air rifles and tools as well as 1 (one) homemade weapon were successfully secured along with the nine people,” explained the Kabid PR.
Yahukimo Police Chief AKBP Arief Kristanto, S.H., S.I.K., M.Sc said that currently the nine people and BB are undergoing further investigations and in-depth investigations related to their involvement in several incidents of persecution that occurred within the jurisdiction of the Yahukimo Police.
“During the raid the activities around the location were observed to be quiet, but remained conducive,” he said.
Papua Police Chief Inspector General Pol Mathius D. Fahiri, S.I.K appreciated the success of his staff.
“This is of course thanks to the hard work of members in the field. We are optimistic that maximum law enforcement efforts against KKB will be carried out to stop the heinous crimes committed by KKB from their roots,” said the Kapolda.
