Bringing 100 Detonator Rods In NTT, This Man Threatened With Death Penalty

JAKARTA - A man with the initials N in Sikka Regency who was arrested by the Directorate of Water and Air Police (Ditpolairud) of the NTT Regional Police, faces the death penalty for carrying 100 detonators or explosives. about firearms and explosives with the threat of the death penalty or life imprisonment," said Head of Public Relations of the NTT Polda Kombes Pop Rishian Krisna B to reporters in Kupang, reported by Antara, Friday, October 22. the man carrying explosives who was arrested on October 3, 2021 around El Tari street, Alok District, Sikka Regency. Rishian, who once served as the Head of the North Central Timor Police (TTU) said that from the results of the preliminary examination it was found that suspect N admitted that he was perform these actions because they want to gain personal profit by selling to other a fisherman who catches fish using fish bombs.

After being traced, it was discovered that the explosives were made in India with level 8 High Explosive, which means that the explosion can damage the entire water area, including the habitat of fish and other marine animals. The selling price per one stick of the detonator reaches Rp. For 100 sticks worth Rp. 20 million. Rishian also said that the arrest of suspect N himself was carried out after the local police received reports from local residents regarding the sale and purchase of the detonators on the market. "He said. With the arrest of suspect N, during the period from January to October 2021, the Ditpolairud Polda NTT has handled two cases of possession of detonators, namely in Sikka Regency and East Flores Regency, he said. at the NTT Prosecutor's Office (Phase I).