Detachment 88 Detachment 5 Terrorists Affiliated By Islamic Congregations In Central Sulawesi

Illustration of Densus 88. (Between-Rony Muharrman)

Densus 88 Anti-terror arrested five terrorist suspects in the Central Sulawesi (Central Sulawesi) region. The five of them are affiliated with the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) network.

"The 5 terrorist suspects arrested are the JI terrorist network group in Central Sulawesi province," said Karo Penmas, Police Public Relations Division, Brigadier General Ahmad Ramadhan in his statement, Friday, March 17.

The five terrorist suspects include ZA, KB, AF, MA and RAM. However, it has not been detailed about their role.

The reason is that the terrorist suspects are still being investigated intensively. This is because the arrest process was only carried out on Thursday, March 16, yesterday.

"Yes (still being investigated)," said Ramadhan.

Previously, it was reported that the National Police's Anti-terror Detachment 88 searched two places in Sigi Regency and Palu City, Central Sulawesi.

The search was carried out in Tinggede Village, Marawola District, Sigi Regency and Silae Village, Ulujadi District, Palu City.

Based on the reports received, Densus 88 confiscated eight reading books of various titles, five notebooks from the search site in Palu City.

Then, two bundles of foundation documents were also confiscated, one bundle of receipts, three telescopes, a number of sharp weapons and arrows and an air rifle.