Papuan Police: Seven People Arrested After Raising The Morning Star Flag

JAKARTA - Director of General Criminal Investigation (Direskrimum) of the Papua Regional Police Kombes Faizal Rahmadani said seven people were currently detained after raising the Morning Star OPM flag at the Cenderawasih Sports Center, Jayapura. Antara, in Jayapura, Wednesday, December 1. He said investigators are currently asking for their information. "In a moment, investigators are still asking for their information," said Faizal Rahmadani.

Seven people reportedly raised the Morning Star Flag at the Cenderawasih Sports Center, Wednesday, December 1, at around 12.30 WIT. The Morning Star flag flew for about 30 minutes and was then lowered by them. The seven people arrested were Devio Tekege, Ernest Matuan, Luis Sitok , Maksi You, Ambros Matuan, Malvin Yobe, and Zode Hilapok.