INTAN JAYA, CENTRAL PAPUA \u2013 The Intan Jaya Sector of the Damai Cartenz-2026 Police Task Force discovered 559 spent 5.56 mm cartridge casings and various other items while conducting a search in a forested area on Saturday (October 17, 2026). The items were found at a honai, a traditional Papuan house, suspected of being used as a hideout by the VIII Soanggama Regional Command of the Armed Criminal Group (KKB). The location lies in a forest near the boundary between Kulindigi and Bulage villages, Sugapa District, Intan Jaya Regency, Central Papua Province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The honai was located deep in the forest and blended into the surrounding natural environment. Trees, vegetation, and soil around the structure camouflaged the building, making it resemble a bunker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During an inspection of the site, personnel discovered several items suspected of having been left behind by the group, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After completing the inspection and documentation of the findings, personnel destroyed the honai, which was suspected of being used as a temporary shelter or hideout by the armed group. The action was taken to prevent the site from being used again for similar purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Head of Public Relations for the Damai Cartenz-2026 Operation, Senior Commissioner of Police Yusuf Sutejo, S.I.K., M.T., explained that the honai discovered by personnel was situated deep in the forest and blended into the surrounding natural environment. Vegetation and soil covering parts of the area made the location difficult to detect and gave it the appearance of a bunker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBased on the field search, the honai was located in the middle of the forest and blended into its surroundings. The vegetation and soil around the site made the structure difficult to detect, giving it the appearance of a bunker. During the inspection, personnel discovered various items and documents, including 559 spent 5.56 mm cartridge casings. These findings are currently being examined further to establish their origin and determine whether they may be connected to any alleged criminal activity,\u201d Senior Commissioner Yusuf Sutejo said in a statement to the media on October 18, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He further explained that, following the inspection and documentation process, personnel proceeded to destroy the honai suspected of being used as a temporary shelter or hideout by the KKB VIII Soanggama Regional Command. The measure was intended to prevent the location from being reused for similar purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAfter the site and the items found there had been inspected and documented, the honai suspected of being used as a temporary shelter or hideout was destroyed. This measure was taken to prevent the site from being used again for activities by the armed group. All actions carried out in the field took the prevailing security situation into account and were conducted in accordance with applicable procedures,\u201d the Head of Public Relations for the Damai Cartenz-2026 Operation emphasized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, Head of the Damai Cartenz-2026 Operation, Inspector General of Police Dr. Faizal Ramadhani, S.Sos., S.I.K., M.H., stressed that all items and documents discovered must be carefully examined before any conclusions are drawn regarding their connection to alleged criminal offenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEvery item and document discovered must be carefully examined to establish whether it is connected to any alleged criminal activity. We are committed to carrying out law enforcement professionally, in accordance with established procedures, and on the basis of verified evidence,\u201d said the Head of Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deputy Head of the Damai Cartenz-2026 Operation, Senior Commissioner of Police Adarma Sinaga, S.I.K., M.Hum., urged members of the public to play an active role in maintaining security by reporting any information related to KKB activities to the police. He emphasized that all information received would be followed up in accordance with established procedures, while the identities of informants would be kept confidential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe urge members of the public not to hesitate to report any information related to KKB activities to the police. Every report will be followed up in accordance with established procedures, and we are committed to protecting the confidentiality of the identities of those who provide information. Public support is essential in helping maintain security and public order,\u201d said the Deputy Head of Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Damai Cartenz-2026 Police Task Force continues to conduct searches across various sectors, particularly in areas considered vulnerable and suspected of being used as hideouts by armed groups. Members of the public are encouraged to promptly report relevant information to the Damai Cartenz Police Task Force or local police so that it can be followed up appropriately and responsibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maintaining security and public order is a shared responsibility that requires cooperation between security personnel and all segments of society. Through collaboration and mutual concern, a safe and conducive environment in Intan Jaya Regency is expected to be sustained, reflecting the principle that the police stand alongside the community in safeguarding security and peace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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