TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Cartenz Peace Task Force has handed over two members of the Indonesian National Police (Polri) as suspects of illegal ammunition trading to the Wamena District Attorney. The two individuals are La Ode Sultan Zaldi Saim and Praedy Wanimbo alias Kenyam.
"Previously, the two suspects were detained at the Papua Regional Police Detention Center," said the Head of the Peace Cartenz Operation, Brigadier General Faizal Ramadhani in a written statement on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
The Public Relations Chief of the Cartenz Peace Task Force, Kombes Yusuf Sutejo, stated that they were involved in a case of illegal ammunition transactions in the Wamena area of Jayawijaya Regency, Papua Province.
"The perpetrators are members of the Indonesian National Police who were involved in activities contrary to the principles and integrity of the institution," said Yusuf.
Using a commercial aircraft, the suspects were transported from Sentani Airport to Wamena Airport along with a police team. The entourage arrived in Wamena at 14:57 WIT (Eastern Indonesian Time).
Brigadier General Faizal Ramadhani stated that the entire process of handing over the suspects and evidence to the Wamena District Attorney proceeded smoothly and safely.
Subsequently, the two suspects were detained at the Jayawijaya Class IIB Correctional Institution to undergo further legal proceedings. "The Indonesian National Police will carry out legal proceedings in accordance with applicable regulations. There is no tolerance for anyone, including its own members, if proven to have violated the law," stated Faizal.
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