Joint TNI-Polri patrol seizes weapons in Central Papua

Nabire, Central Papua (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Military (TNI) and National Police (Polri) personnel seized 16 bladed weapons, an air rifle, a bow with arrows, and six slingshots during a large-scale patrol in Puncak Jaya, Central Papua.

Puncak Jaya Police Chief Adjunct Senior Commissioner Yudha Wicaksono, said on Monday that the joint patrol was conducted as a preventive measure to deter potential crimes and acts of thuggery while providing a greater sense of security for local residents.

"We carried out this joint patrol to ensure the public can go about their daily activities safely. The presence of TNI and Polri personnel on the ground also reflects our commitment to maintaining a safe and conducive security situation," he said when contacted from Nabire.

Five four-wheeled vehicles were deployed to patrol 14 strategic locations across Mulia Town, including the Puncak Jaya district government office complex, Papua Main Road, Central Mulia Market, Nagalomuni Market, Mulia Regional Hospital, ACP Mulia gas station, and several residential areas.

During the operation, officers inspected residents' belongings and urged the public not to carry bladed weapons or other dangerous objects that could threaten public security and order.

The operation resulted in the seizure of 16 machetes, an air rifle, a bow with arrows, and six slingshots, all of which were secured as evidence.

Wicaksono urged the public to help maintain security and refrain from carrying bladed weapons without lawful justification.

He also called on residents to immediately report any potential security disturbances so authorities can respond promptly.

According to him, the security situation in Mulia remained safe and conducive throughout the joint patrol.

"Community activities and traffic continued to run smoothly. We hope the presence of security personnel on the ground will further strengthen the public's sense of safety and trust in the TNI and Polri," Wicaksono said.

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Translator: Ichsan, Kenzu

Editor: Rahmad Nasution

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