5 Areas in Bali Enforced Extra Strict Security During the G20 Summit

ILUSTTRASI/Beach Melasti Badung Bali/DOK Antara

JAKARTA - The National Police identified potential disturbances and threats during the G20 Summit. The National Police has mapped five areas in Bali that are considered to need priority security.

"In Bali, we prioritize 5 areas, Seminyak, Sanur, Jimbaran, North Nusa Dua, and South Nusa Dua", said AS Ops Chief of Police, Inspector General Agung Setya Imam Effendi in his statement, Tuesday, September 27.

Potential disturbances have been identified starting from the arrival of the delegation until the time the activity is held.

In addition, the National Police also anticipates disturbances from natural disasters and attacks that look like terrorism. Then, there are no invisible threats like cyber attacks.

"We have formed a task force to handle this and are ready to handle it", he said.

The National Police will also implement security with a centralized operation. At least, thousands of personnel are deployed in the security scheme.

"Starting from the National Police Headquarters to regional areas such as Bali, NTB and in East Java, the number of plotted personnel is 5,746 personnel and around 1,600 reserve members are ready to operate", said Agung.

Then, several security support facilities will also be prepared. For example, secdoor, X-Ray, special vehicles, ships, helicopters, and escort vehicles.

"In security, the Police synergize with Paspampres, TNI, BNPB, and other stakeholders related to security", said Agung.