Police Guarantee Security For 103 Foreigners Who Attend Baliem Valley Festival In Jayawijaya Papua

A number of tourists visiting the mini FBLB in Jayawijaya, Papua, Monday (8/8). ANTARA/Marius F Yewun

WAMENA - Jayawijaya Resort Police personnel in Papua were alerted to guard and provide security guarantees for 103 foreign nationals (foreigners) currently residing in Jayawijaya.

Jayawijaya Police Chief, AKBP Hesman Napitupulu said hundreds of tourists came to Jayawijaya to witness the cultural festival which was held for three days.

"Two days ago, there were 103 police data, but there must be more additions, the data will be updated later," he said as quoted by ANTARA, Monday, August 8.

In order not to disturb tourists who come from about six countries, the police implement a closed security system. "The security, we monitor behind closed doors so that they do not feel anxious," he said.

Meanwhile, security at the location of the Baliem Valley Cultural Festival mini police alerted 200 personnel.

The personnel will carry out security duties to assist the organizing committee from Monday (8/8) to Wednesday (10/8). "We are preparing security, both from Polres, Polsek, Brimob from Battalion D and those from Brimob Nusantara," he said.