KKB Terror Series, Airport Security In Papua Is Tightened

Susi Air Pilot, Kepten Philips Marthens, was held hostage by the Papuan KKB to join the OPM. (Ist)

The armed criminal group (KKB) has continued to spread terror on Papua for the past few weeks. Starting from the hostage-taking of Captain Philips Max Mehrtens, the shooting of two civilians and a Trigana Air plane in the Yahukimo area.

The Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police, Inspector General Dedi Prasetyo, said that with the series of acts of terror that occurred, security schemes in Papua would be tightened.

Later, the TNI-Polri will secure all community activities and development in Papua.

"The Cartenz Polri and TNI Peace Task Force together with local governments and figures continue to make maximum efforts to maximize Pam, all community activities and development in Papua," said Dedi to VOI, Monday, March 13.

In addition, the Head of Public Relations of the Papua Police, Kombes Ignatius Benny Prabowo, said that the tightening of security would also be carried out at the airport.

The reason is, reflecting on the KKB's terror acts, the airport is often targeted by the separatist group.

"The tightening of surveillance around the airport by TNI-Polri personnel in the region," said Benny.

Meanwhile, the KKB has continued to spread terror lately. Starting from the hostage-taking of Captain Philips Max Mehrtens, who is currently still in the process of being released.

Then, followed by the shooting of two youths, Viktor Hadi Sampa (24) and Emon Pahabol (18). The innocent civilian was killed on Jalan Poros Logpon Kilometer 2, Dekai District on March 8.

Then, the separatist group also spread terror by firing at the Trigana Air plane which will land and take off at Nopjam Dekai Airport, on March 11.