Densus 88 Opens Opportunities To Explore Parties Around Munarman

Karo Penmas, Public Relations Division of the National Police, Brigadier General Rusdi Hartono / ANTARA

JAKARTA - Densus 88 Anti-terror will explore various matters related to Munarman's involvement in the terrorist group. This included whether or not people around Munarman were also involved.

"Whether Munarman is standing alone or there are other parties around Brother M we will see later. This is still being processed by the Densus," said Karo Penmas, Police Public Relations Division, Brigadier General Rusdi Hartono, to reporters, Tuesday, May 18.

In the investigation, continued Rusdi, Densus 88 Anti-terror will explore everything.

"The Densus sees all the possibilities of brother M," said Rusdi.

To prove this, Densus investigators did not rule out the possibility of investigating anyone. Including the people who were around Munarman to gather information.

"Anyway, the parties who according to the Densus can make clear on the case of Sodara M. It will definitely be asked for information. To clarify the case involving M himself," said Rusdi.

Munarman was arrested by Densus 88 on Tuesday, April 27 at around 15.30 WIB at Modern Hills Housing, Cinangka, Pamulang, South Tangerang.

In the process of arrest, Munarman was not given the opportunity to explain anything, even just wearing sandals. When he arrived at Polda Metro Jaya, Munarman was taken blindfolded and handcuffed.

Munarman, who has the status of a suspect, is suspected of moving other people to commit criminal acts of terrorism, having bad consensus to commit crimes of terrorism and withholding information about criminal acts of terrorism.

After Munarman was arrested, the Densus 88 Team also conducted a search at the former FPI banned mass organization office in Petamburan, Central Jakarta. During the search, the team found the explosive raw materials for TATP or triacetone triperoxide, acetone and nitrates.