Densus 88 Anti-Terror Arrests 8 More Terrorists In East Java

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JAKARTA - Densus 88 Anti-terror have again arrested 8 suspected terrorists in the East Java area. The arrests were the result of the development of 12 suspected terrorists who were previously arrested.

"8 more (suspected terrorists) were arrested", said Head of Public Relations of the East Java Regional Police, Gatot Repli Handoko, to reporters, Tuesday, March 2.

The eight suspected terrorists, said Gatot, were arrested in different areas. With details, two were arrested in Surabaya, two in Malang, and 4 people from Bojonegoro. They are the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) network.

"One group and the 12 terrorists previously arrested are still a network", he said.

Even though they have arrested eight suspected terrorists, Densus 88 Anti-terror is still moving to develop and arrest other terrorist networks.

As previously reported, Densus 88 Anti-terror arrested 12 suspected terrorists in East Java. They have the initials UBS aka F, TS, AS, AIH aka AP, BR, RBM, Y, F, ME, AYR, RAS, MI.

From the results of the investigation, they were suspected of being affiliated with the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) group.

During the arrest, Densus 88 secured a number of pieces of evidence such as 50 9mm rounds, one homemade FN pistol, four black, and white daulah flags, eight knives, two samurai, three machetes, and other sharp weapons in the form of a bow.