Kopassus Vs Brimob Commotion In Timika, TNI Commander: Legal Processes Are Conducted Against All Persons

TNI Commander General Andika Perkasa (PHOTO VIA ANTARA

JAKARTA - TNI Commander General Andika Perkasa said legal proceedings were being carried out against unscrupulous members of the TNI suspected of being involved in a commotion with Brimob in Timika, Papua. This process is being carried out by the TNI Military Police Center together with the TNI AD Military Center.

"The TNI Military Police Center together with the TNI AD Military Center are currently conducting legal proceedings against all members of the TNI who were involved in the alleged crime in Timika," Andika said in a written statement, Monday, November 29.

In addition, the former Army Chief of Staff (KSAD) has coordinated with the National Police. So, Andika said, Brimob members who participated in the commotion could also be processed.

"The TNI has also coordinated with the National Police to carry out legal proceedings against unscrupulous members of the Police who were involved in the alleged crime in Timika," he said.

As previously reported, a clash between the Nanggala Kopassus Task Force and the Amole Task Force (Brimob) occurred in Tembagapura, Timika, on Saturday, November 27. The clashes are said to have been triggered because the price of cigarettes was too expensive.

The clash began when six members of the Amole Task Force were selling cigarettes at the RCTU Ridge Camp Mile 72 Post. Then, 20 members of the Nanggala Kopassus Task Force came to buy the cigarettes. However, dozens of Kopasus members protested because the price of cigarettes sold was too expensive. After the incident, the situation in Mimika Regency, especially at Ridge Camp Pos RCTU Mile 72 right in front of Mess Hall, Timika, Papua is safe and conducive.