JAKARTA - The Special Class I Immigration Office of TPI Medan, North Sumatra, thwarted two foreign nationals (foreigners) from Pakistan entering Indonesian territory through Kualanamu International Airport because it was indicated that the perpetrators of the crime were involved.

Head of the Class I Immigration Office Special for TPI Medan, Uray Avian, said the move was taken to ensure that every individual entering Indonesian territory meets legal provisions, and does not endanger national stability and security.

He explained that the man with the initials SA and GA entered Indonesian territory after his second passport was detected on the Interpol hit list when he arrived at the Kualanamu Airport International Arrival Terminal, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra, Friday, October 24.

"From the results of the initial inspection, the immigration counter officers found the travel documents of the two passengers on the Interpol watch list, so that an in-depth investigation was carried out by the Assistant Supervisor (Asst. SPV) and Supervisor (SPV) of the Kualanamu International Airport Immigration Checkpoint (TPI)," Uray said, quoted from ANTARA, Sunday, October 26.

Medan Immigration stated that the results of the investigation revealed that SA was suspected of being involved in an international terrorism network, while GA was known to have a criminal record as the perpetrator of the murder.

Then the officers immediately confirmed to the Interpol hotline, and obtained verification that the identities of the two were indeed listed on the list of perpetrators of international crimes.

Based on these results, the Medan Immigration Department took quick steps to refuse entry and hand over the two foreigners to the airlines for further return to their home countries, in accordance with the provisions of the law and international security standards.

The entire handling process is carried out in a professional and alert coordination between units. This decision was taken as a preventive measure to protect the security and sovereignty of the Republic of Indonesia from potential cross-border threats.


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