General Moeldoko explained that intelligence units and combat equipment will be made ready at any time while commanders of special units will also be mobilized.
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The Indonesian military (TNI) has mobilized intelligence personnel and combat equipment to anticipate any possible disruption of the planned execution of death row convicts.

"We do not refer to a certain country, but TNI understands well that threats are not impossible," TNI commander General Moeldoko said at the TNI Headquarters in Cilangkap, East Jakarta, on Friday.

Moeldoko noted that to strengthen the TNI support, he along with the commanders of special units will create a detailed plan for security measures and will coordinate with the attorney generals office and the ministry of justice and human rights throughout the process.

This is to anticipate any possible disruption, physical or otherwise, he explained.

"Today, we will hold a meeting to discuss the possible threat issue," he stated.

He explained that intelligence units and combat equipment will be made ready at any time while commanders of special units will also be mobilized.

"I have ordered the commanders of special units today to prepare themselves well," he added.

The general remarked that the TNIs stance on the death penalty for drug convicts is clear and it will not be influenced by anyone or anything with regard to the execution plan. It fully supports President Jokowi (Joko Widodo) in his narcotics eradication efforts.

"We understand the risks (posed by narcotics use) to our future generations. We fully support President Jokowis policies for fighting it, including the execution of narcotics convicts on death row," he emphasized.

Indonesia plans to execute 11 death row convicts, including two narcotic drug convicts from Australia, Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, as soon as possible.

Australia has already appealed to Indonesia to cancel the executions, with Prime Minister Tony Abbott even invoking Australias aid to 2004 tsunami victims in Aceh.(*)

Editor: Heru Purwanto
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