Densus 88 Anti-terror arrested sympathizers of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) with the initials AW in the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY). From the results of a temporary investigation, it turned out that he was a recidivist in a drug case.

"In the past, a drug convict is now a suspect in a criminal act of terrorism," said Head of Banops Densus 88 Kombes Aswin Siregar when confirmed, Monday, January 23.

Then, from the police and the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Kemenkumham) data, suspect AW was released from a criminal sentence about two years ago.

However, it was not specified how long AW's sentence was related to a drug case.

"(Free, red) 2020," said Aswin.

On the other hand, Aswin was reluctant to comment when asked about AW's suspicion of being exposed to radicalism while in a correctional institution. He only said that it was not his authority.

"About this may not be our domain," said Aswin.

AW was arrested around Jalan Pendowoharjo, Sleman Regency, DIY on Sunday, January 22 at around 06.00 WIB. From the arrest, 2 homemade bombs were also confiscated.

"There is some evidence, including 2 homemade bombs that have been completed and the materials," said Aswin.


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