KO

Detainees
Gender
Male
Age when first arrested
40
Age group when first arrested
25-64 (adult)
Date of arrest
Mar 25, 2026
Reason of arrest
  • Accused of collaborating with armed groups
  • Firearm and/or Ammo Possession
Arrested by (Institution)
  • Police
Arrested by (Unit)
  • Satgas Operasi Damai Cartenz
Type of violation
  • Arbitrary Arrest
Article(s) during arrest
  • Article 306 jo. Article 20 C of the 2023 Criminal Code
Place of the first detention
Polda Papua
Concerns reported
  • Arbitrary arrest
Current status
  • Detained
Sources

Seputar Papua | Detik 1 | Detik 2

Additional description

Indonesian security forces of Satgas Damai Cartenz arrested four men in Jayapura, 25-26 March 2026. The four men, KO, SMM, HM and AKW, have been accused by the police of being involved in a network distributing ammunition to armed groups in West Papua.

Related event
  • Arrest of four alleged arms and ammunition smugglers in Jayapura