Illegal Firearms Trafficking Rampant in Papua, Peaked in 2021

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Erlina Fury Santika 03/03/2023 21:10 WIB

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The Indonesian National Police's Anti-Terror Squad (ALDP) has gathered a significant amount of evidence related to firearms smuggling in Papua. The highest number of cases occurred in 2021.

Number of Firearms Smuggling Cases Based on Witness Testimony and Evidence Presented in Court (2010-2022)

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Number of Firearms Smuggling Cases Based on Witness Testimony and Evidence Presented in Court (2010-2022)

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The Democracy Alliance for Papua (ALDP) has documented the smuggling of firearms in Papua from 2010 to 2022, totaling 56 firearms. Many of these clandestine transactions occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic years, with 18 firearms in 2021 and 12 in 2020.

Perpetrators included civilians, members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and National Police (Polri), armed groups, and political organizations such as the West Papua National Committee (KNPB). Some involved individuals have been prosecuted and imprisoned.

In these illegal transactions, authorities and courts seized not only firearms but also ammunition and cash.

"Of 43 incidents, court decisions are known for 86 individuals, while at least 14 individuals from 7 incidents are untraceable in the legal process," ALDP wrote in a report received by *Databoks* on Monday, February 27, 2023.

ALDP noted discrepancies in several cases between the number of evidence presented in court, archived court data, and media reports.

The total evidence obtained from court decisions and attachments is as follows:

* Firearms: 56 units
* Ammunition: 6,960 rounds
* Cash: Rp9,154,800,000

Including data from media reports on cases with untraceable court decisions, the total evidence is at least:

* Firearms: 81 units
* Ammunition: 7,633 rounds
* Cash: Rp9,164,800,000

This data is based on document-based research compiled by ALDP and published on Monday, February 27, 2023.

Editor : Erlina Fury Santika

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."