Bripka Police Member Arrested For Bringing 21 Bullets Of Ammunition To Intan Jaya

Papua Police Chief Inspector General Mathius Fakhiri (ANTARA)

JAYAPURA - Papua Police Chief Inspector General Mathius Fakhiri admitted that a member of the National Police, Bripka HW, was arrested for bringing ammunition to Intan Jaya.

"It is true, currently The Police's Professional and Security Division is still conducting investigations regarding the findings of 21 rounds of ammunition carried by Bripka HW", said Papua Police Chief Inspector General Fakhiri in Jayapura as quoted by Antara, Monday, April 19.

The Papua Police Chief revealed that Bripka HW was previously a member of the Biak Numfor Police, but has now been transferred to the Intan Jaya Police.

Investigations are still being carried out because from the reports received, the person concerned has indeed moved and is serving at the Intan Jaya Police.

However, the case was handled by The Police's Professional and Security Division Nabire, explained Inspector General Fakhiri, who admitted that he was still waiting for a report regarding the progress of the investigation of the case.

When asked about the anticipation of cases of Police members who fled and joined the KKB, the Papua Police Chief hoped that this would not happen within Police.

"Members are asked to be careful and alert, but there is no need to be afraid because we are also trained so there is no need to be afraid", said Inspector General Fakhiri.