"The three people who have been arrested by police."Jakarta (ANTARA News) - National police chief General Timur Pradopo stated the police were still investigating the shooting incidents in Papua.
"A number of shooting incidents at several locations in Papua, starting May 22 through June 10, 2012, are still under investigation. All incidents that have violated the law are still being investigated by the police," he said on the sidelines of a meeting with House Commission III here on Thursday.
Timur added the police had already conducted an inquiry to identify the perpetrators behind the shooting incidents.
He said three people had been arrested for breaking the law, namely burning cars and shooting German national Dietman Pieper.
"The three people who have been arrested by police in Papua are, identified by their initials, BT, JT and C," Timur added.
"From them, we can collect information and conduct further investigation," he explained.
Timur said the police received help from intelligence and local people while investigating the cases.
He stated the investigation so far had already led to a target. "When arresting one of the suspects, Mako Tabuni, the police had to shoot another suspect who tried to grab a police officer`s gun," Timur said.
"On the scene, the police found a rifle containing 18 bullets," he added.
"The police have not yet found any evidence suggesting that foreign parties were involved in the shooting incidents. But again investigation is still ongoing," he noted.
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