"The Papua Regional Police Command has deployed two thirds of its forces in districts such as Puncak Jaya, Timika and Jayapura to ensure security in cooperation with the TNI (military) and the community," the head of the National Police`s public relations division, Inspector General Saud Usman Nasution, said here on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, 800 police personnel will be assigned in the PT Freeport Indonesia area and the Mimika resort police will also deploy a company of Mobile Brigade personnel and so it was hoped the situation across Papua will remain secure.
"We appeal to all people to maintain public order. If they conduct prayers service go ahead. We are proud of and love Papua," he said.
He said security authorities have prepared preventive measures and have asked people to cooperate with each other to maintain security.(*)
Editor: Suryanto
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