Jayapura, Papua (ANTARA News) - Police in Papua have prevented an attempt to smuggle in 13 weapons to Merauke and Timika, Papua Province, on Monday.

The weapons were discovered in a warehouse following their shipment via cargo service of a local airways, First Inspector Jubelina Wally of the Sentani air patrol police reported here on Monday.

The arms included six units of Jericho 941, a revolver, a G26, APS Caribe, and a WG long-range pistol.

The policewoman said the whereabouts of the persons who had tried to sneak in the weapons were not known yet.

"Investigation is still underway," she added.

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