Indonesian police have dismantled an alleged illegal arms smuggling operation to Papua, preventing several firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition from reaching their suspected destination. The operation, carried out …
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Politics & Security
Indonesian Security Forces Crackdown Illegal Arms Network in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanIndonesian security authorities have stepped up efforts to dismantle Papua’s illegal arms trafficking networks after the arrest of a fugitive suspected of supplying firearms and ammunition to the West Papua …
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Politics & Security
Papua Security Operations Combine Law Enforcement and Humanitarian Approach
by Senamanby SenamanIn the first half of 2026, Indonesia’s Joint Regional Defense Command III (Kogabwilhan III) has recorded impressive operational successes in Papua, demonstrating a security approach that combines law enforcement, border …
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Politics & Security
Four Arrested in Jayapura Arms Trafficking Case: A Closer Look at How Police Broke an Illegal Weapons Network in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanMotorbikes weave through traffic near Abepura, Jayapura City, Papua. Small kiosks open early, selling coffee, instant noodles, and cigarettes. At the harbor, boats come and go, carrying people and goods …
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Politics & Security
Indonesian Soldier Arrested for Alleged Attempt to Sell Military Rifle Across Papua Border
by Senamanby SenamanAt the eastern edge of Indonesia, the land slowly dissolves into thick rainforest before reaching the border with Papua New Guinea. A checkpoint or a flag clearly marks the frontier …
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Politics & Security
Indonesian Security Forces Uncover Illegal Weapons Network Supplying TPNPB OPM in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanThe investigation that eventually revealed a network that was giving illegal guns to armed separatist groups in Papua did not start with one big event. Instead, it grew slowly over …
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Politics & Security
Inside Papua’s Shadow War: The Capture of Two Illegal Arms Couriers and the Rising Threat of Separatist Violence
by Senamanby SenamanTwo arrests have revealed a dangerous game of clandestine warfare in the highlands of Papua. On September 29, 2025, Indonesian security forces captured Erek Enumbi, alias Udara, and Hugon Gire, …
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Politics & Security
Australian Arms Smuggling to TPNPB-OPM: Unmasking the Shadow Network of Illegal Weapons and Foreign Involvement in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanPapua has long been a land of beauty shadowed by conflict. Amid its towering mountains and vast rainforests lies a decades-long struggle between Indonesia’s security forces and separatist groups seeking …
