TNI Task Force Thwarts Marijuana Smuggling At PNG Border

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KEEROM - TNI soldiers from the Indonesian Pamtas Task Force-PNG Infantry Battalion 131/Brs Pos Skofro Lama thwarted the smuggling of five large packages of marijuana weighing 750 grams from a resident with the initials HW in East Arso District, Keerom Regency, Papua.

"This routine sweeping was led by Danpos Skofro Lieutenant Inf. Davit Ginting and members of the Old Skofro Post," said Dansatgas Pamtas RI-PNG Infantry Battalion 131/Brs Lt. Col. Inf. Muhammad Erfani was quoted by Antara, Friday, October 22.

Officers arrested the perpetrators while crossing in front of the post on foot from PNG to Kampung Waris.

After being examined, from the hands of the perpetrators, 5 packs of dried marijuana leaves were found in a black backpack. A perpetrator and evidence have been handed over to the authorities for further processing.

From the perpetrator's statement, he said, the illicit goods were obtained from a PNG citizen.

"The marijuana will be resold in Abepura, Jayapura City," said Dansatgas.

In an effort to maintain security stability in border areas, he said the task force always routinely conducts sweeps.

This, he continued, aims to ensure the security of border areas and prevent the circulation and entry and exit of illegal goods to and from Indonesian territory.