The TNI moved quickly to respond to the bomb threat incident that hit the Saudia Airlines SV5276 route Jeddah Jakarta.
The plane made an emergency landing at Kualanamu International Airport, North Sumatra, on Tuesday, June 17 at 11.19 WIB, after the pilot received an email containing a bomb threat.
A total of 442 passengers and 18 crew were immediately evacuated to an isolation location in the G1 airport building. The process of sterilizing the aircraft, passengers, and all luggage was carried out directly by the joint team.
The TNI mobilizes all resources to support handling. The Indonesian Air Force Kopasgat lowered one SST (MITty level) to strengthen airport security.
Meanwhile, the Indonesian Army sent a Jihandak team from Yonzipur 1/DD and one SST from Yonif 121/MK as a reserve force to support sterilization and perimeter security.
Intensive coordination continues between the TNI, Polri, airport authorities, and intelligence elements. As an anticipatory measure, the Indonesian Air Force has also prepared military aircraft for possible further evacuations to Jakarta.
"TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto immediately ordered TNI units in all dimensions to move quickly to secure passengers and planes from the worst possibility," said TNI Kapuspen Major General Kristomei Sianturi in a written statement.
The TNI fully supports the security and civil aviation authorities to ensure the safety of all passengers.
The TNI continues to monitor the situation strictly and ensures that handling efforts are carried out professionally, quickly, safely and well-coordinated.
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