The Indonesian Navy Holds Routine Patrols In The Border Area Prevents Regional Violations

Commander of Fleet Command II Admiral TNI Tolhas Sininta Naulia Hutabarat (ANTARA/Kornelis Kaha)

JAKARTA - Commander of Fleet Command II Admiral TNI Tolhas Sininta Nauli Basana Hutabarat said the Indonesian Navy, especially those on duty in the Koarmada II area, routinely conduct patrols in waters bordering Timor Leste and Australia.

"Our patrol boats often carry out security patrols out there to prevent things related to regional violations," Tolhas said after conducting a coral reef transplant at the dock of the Kupang Lantamal VII Command, Thursday, October 13, as reported by Antara.

He said the patrols were carried out to prevent crossings carried out by immigrants from various countries. The reason, according to him, some areas in NTT are often locations for crossing asylum seekers from several countries in the world to Australia or New Zealand.

The security patrol for the sea border area is also not only carried out by members of the Indonesian Navy, he continued, but also sometimes joint patrols are carried out.

"The goal is the same. Not only are we worried about immigrants but they are also worried about it," explained Tolhas.

So far, relations between soldiers securing Indonesia's maritime borders and border troops from other countries have been going well. He said Indonesia is an archipelagic country and there are 10 countries bordering Indonesia from the sea side.

"We are grateful that our relationship has been good so far, and this is important to jointly maintain security in our respective border areas," he said.

He said Koarmada II also always tried to prepare the main weapon system to always be on standby.

"But if the procurement is of course the policy of the above (TNI commanders)," said Tolhas Hutabarat.