JAKARTA - TNI personnel rescued 18 employees of PT Freeport Indonesia who were previously trapped at Tower 270 Post in the Tembaga Pura District, Timika Regency, Central Papua.
They were rescued after being trapped for three days and were threatened by the presence of members of the Free Papua Organization (OPM).
Head of Public Information b Puspen TNI, Rear Admiral (P) Agung Saptoadi, in a press release received in Jakarta, Monday, said that the rescue operation began with the preparation of a plan and then began moving to the location at night.
"The movement of troops was carried out silently by penetrating the extreme mountain terrain at an altitude of more than 2,500 meters above sea level," said Agung as quoted by ANTARA, Monday, January 12.
Agung explained that personnel must work carefully when heading to the location because the terrain is very difficult and steep. They also have to race against time so that the momentum of the rescue is in accordance with what has been planned.
The personnel also sent aid in the form of medicines to employees who were trapped at the post using a drone.
"After two days of operations, the TNI Task Force managed to regain control of Tower 270, which is part of a national vital object, as well as evacuating all workers safely and under control," he explained.
The employees were immediately evacuated from the location to a safer location. With the success of the operation, Agung ensured that the TNI's commitment to maintaining peace and security for the people in Papua would be stronger.
"The success of this operation is a tangible proof of the readiness and professionalism of the TNI in carrying out the main task of the TNI in protecting the entire nation from all threats," he explained.
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