Densus 88 In Action, Arrests JI Terrorists In Samawa Village Tangerang

JAKARTA - Densus 88 Anti-terror arrested a terrorism suspect with the initials TO in the Sepatan area, Tangerang. He is a member of the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) group.

"Capture one person who is the target of the terrorist group Jamaah Islamiyah," said Karo Penmas of the Public Relations Division of the Police Brigadier General Ahmad Ramadhan in his statement, Tuesday, March 15.

The arrest of TO took place this morning, precisely at Samawa Village Housing, Jatimulya, Sepatan, Tangerang. However, it has not been further detailed regarding the evidence that was also secured during the arrest process

For information, Densus 88 Anti-terror previously arrested Sunardi, who is also a terrorist suspect. He was arrested in Sukoharjo Regency, Central Java, March 9.

During the arrest process, Sunardi, who also worked as a doctor, died after being shot by the Anti-terror Detachment 88.

During the action, Sunardi suffered gunshot wounds to his upper back and right hip.

The reason behind Densus 88's decision to take decisive action is because Sunardi fought aggressively. He tried to hit the officers and local people with the car he was driving.