Detachment 88 Police Arrest Again 2 Suspected Terrorists In East Java And Central Java

Simulation of the arrest of terrorists at the NTT Police Headquarters, Kupang, Saturday (29/4/2023).. BETWEEN PHOTOs/Kornelis Kaha/pras (Between Photos/Kornelis Kaha)

JAKARTA - The National Police's Anti-terror Detachment 88 has again arrested two suspected terrorists in East Java and Central Java. Their arrests were the result of the development of terrorism cases in Solo Raya. "The arrests of 2 people (suspected terrorists), 1 in Central Java and 1 in East Java," said Karo Penmas, Police Public Relations Division, Brigadier General Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko when confirmed, Wednesday, January 31. However, it has not been submitted in a closed manner regarding the process of arresting the two suspected terrorists. It is also about the role of them in acts of terrorism. So far, it has only been conveyed that their arrests are a series of developments for the 10 suspected terrorists who were arrested in the Solo Raya area. "It is still part of the development of the investigation process against the 10 suspected terrorists," said Trunoyudo. Meanwhile, the 10 suspected terrorists arrested in Central Java are members of the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) network. The suspected terrorists had the initials S alias M, M alias R, T alias A, P alias K, N alias A, T alias J, E alias W, N, SU and MU. "These 10 JI groups are members of the Qodimah in the eastern region of JI structure," said Trunoyudo Based on the results of the deepening, they have a role as operational supporters of the JI group. Starting from facilitating activities, hiding DPOs and seeking funds. In addition, they also prepare logistics in the form of firearms and sharp weapons to aspects of skill development. However, the role of each suspect is still being investigated. The Densus 88 Anti-terror investigation team is still conducting investigations.

"Currently, investigators are still investigating the suspect, conducting laboratory examinations of evidence, asking for expert information on the evidence confiscated and detaining the suspect," said Trunoyudo.