These people use travel agencies to get to their destinations in the Middle East and separate themselves from their tour groups after reaching there.
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Indonesias Chief Security Minister Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno revealed here on Tuesday that aspirants of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) use tour programs as a method to join the Islamic group.

"They have a new method---they join tour agencies programs," he said after attending a leadership meeting of the defense forces (TNI) and the police.

These people, he added, use travel agencies to get to their destinations in the Middle East and separate themselves from their tour groups after reaching there.

In cooperation with the police and the National Intelligence Agency (BIN), Purdijatno affirmed that he would increase alertness with regard to this information.

He also pointed out that he would take efforts to stop them, in collaboration with the immigration office, if their presence is known.

Moreover, while opening the meeting, President Joko Widodo ordered for the maintenance of the countrys security and stability.

With regard to terrorism, he observed that preventive efforts must be maximized.

"Intelligence must be strengthened and on-field data must be made available. We should not wait for an incident to occur to act," he remarked.

He added that overcoming the ISIS ideology is a common responsibility. "The challenge must be dealt with together," he stressed.

Terrorism still poses a threat not only to Indonesia, but to other countries as well. Jokowi mentioned that the ISIS is an eminent terror threat.

He emphasized that security and stability are crucial to help achieve the targets of economic growth and infrastructure development.

The meeting was also attended by Deputy National Police Chief Commissioner General Badrodin Haiti, Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Ade Supandi, Army Chief of Staff General Gatot Nurmantyo, Air Force Chief of Staff Marshall Agus Supriyatna, Administrative Reform Minister Yuddy Chrisnandi, BIN Chief Marciano Noorman, and other high-ranking TNI and police officials.

The TNI-police leadership meeting, which is based on the theme of "TNI-Police Professionalism, Mental Revolution Driver, will last until March 5."(*)

Editor: Heru Purwanto
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