Cartenz Peace Operations Task Force Unloads KKB Senpi Supply Network, Seizes 17 Weapons Up To Thousands Of Ammunition

Papua Police Chief Inspector General Patrige Renwarin in the press conference for the demolition of a network of firearms suppliers (senpi) to the Armed Criminal Group (KKB). (Rizky A-VOI)

The Cartenz Peace Task Force has again dismantled a network of firearms suppliers (senpi) to the Armed Criminal Group (KKB). This time, from the disclosure of the case, 17 rifles and 3,573 rounds of ammunition were confiscated.

Papua Police Chief Inspector General Patrige Renwarin said the network was operating across provinces. Seven people have been named as suspects in the case.

"We will not provide space for those who try to supply weapons to armed groups. This operation shows that the security forces are working optimally to close the distribution route for illegal guns and ensure security stability in Papua," Patrige told reporters, Tuesday, March 11.

Dozens of confiscated rifles consisted of 6 long-barreled, 6 short-barreled, and 5 homemade. Then, two detonators or explosive devices and 3,573 rounds of ammunition of various caliber.

Dozens of these were found in various locations, including the suspect's house in Bojonegoro, Sleman, and Manokwari, as well as in a modified compressor tube to trick the inspection at the port.

The disclosure of the senpi smuggling network was said to be based on the results of an investigation involving the Papua Regional Police, West Papua Police, East Java Regional Police, and Yogyakarta Regional Police. Starting from 6 to 9 March 2025, until finally arresting seven suspects.

The suspects are known to be YE alias JAS, TW, MH, MK, P, ES, and AP. They are said to have different roles in the network of firearms smuggling.

"One of the main actors who have been arrested is YE alias JAS, who plays a role in providing funds and coordinating the purchase of weapons for the Puncak Jaya KKB," he said.

The results of the examination and deepening showed that this senpi smuggling network had a neat distribution system. Where, the suspect TW is tasked with buying and smuggling weapons from East Java to Papua.

Then, ES acts as an intermediary for storing weapons and ammunition in Manokwari. The MK suspect served as the operator for the manufacture of homemade rifles in Bojonegoro Regency, East Java, and P assisted in making popors and tested the feasibility of weapons in Bojonegoro Regency, East Java.

"The suspects TW, MH, MK, P, ES, and AP, who have different roles in this network, range from searching for senpi, smuggling, to making homemade weapons," said Patrige.