Characteristics of Torpedo-Like Object in NTB Waters, Confirmed Not an Explosive

The Gegana team from the Brimob Unit of the Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) Regional Police has inspected a torpedo-like object floating in the waters of Gili Trawangan, NTB. Gegana has confirmed that the object does not contain explosive materials.

“Initial results confirm that the object is sterile from explosives and radioactive materials,” said North Lombok Police Chief AKBP Agus Purwanta, as quoted by Antara on Tuesday (7/4/2026).

These results were obtained after the Gegana team conducted an inspection using the Kerber T explosive detection device and the RIIDEye X radioactive detector, directly from the temporary evacuation site on the beach on Monday afternoon (6/4).

Agus explained that the black torpedo-like object has a length of approximately 3.7 metres with a diameter of about 70 cm. The object resembles an underwater survey or observation device more closely.

Several electronic devices are attached to the object’s body, and there are Mandarin letters like product labelling.

One word on the object’s body that can be read appears to be an acronym written as CSIC on a blue background, and the number seven in the same colour also appears like a logo.

The investigation results found that CSIC refers to the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC). CSIC is a Chinese state-owned shipbuilding company known as a major producer of maritime equipment.

Agus stated that further handling of the torpedo-like object discovery has been handed over to the TNI AL Base in Mataram.

“We have handed it over to the Navy for further handling, including in-depth technical identification,” he said.

The foreign object resembling a torpedo was found floating in the waters of Gili Trawangan, North Lombok Regency, Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) on Monday (6/4). The object was first discovered by fishermen while netting fish.