JAKARTA - The National Police's Anti-terror Special Detachment 88 arrested five terrorist suspects in several areas with various roles. One of them plays a role in spreading ISIS propaganda through the Basyira Media account.

"This media is still related to the Annajyah media. ISIS's social media propaganda machine in Indonesia," said the Head of the Banops Densus 88 Anti-terror Police Commissioner Aswin Siregar when confirmed, Thursday, August 18.

The terrorist suspect who has the initials WH. He was arrested in South Sumatra (Sumsel) on Tuesday, August 16.

Currently, the suspect WH is still undergoing intensive examination. As well as the other four terrorists.

They are placed in special locations with direct supervision and security by the Densus 88 Anti-terror team.

"The suspects are placed in a safe place under the supervision of Densus 88," said Aswin

Besides WH, the other terrorist suspects have the initials AS, EF, MR, and DS.

The suspects AS and EF were arrested in the Jakarta area. They are part of the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) network.

Meanwhile, MR and DS were arrested in the Jambi area. They are called in the Anshor Daulah (AD) network.

"Their role is to facilitate uzlah camps in Jambi and Aceh which are affiliated with Anshor Daulah," said Aswin.


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