Damai Cartenz Task Force Detains Three Suspected Illegal Ammunition Traffickers in Mimika

The Damai Cartugi 2026 Operation Task Force has detained three individuals, identified by the initials DRW (24), PY (23), and GT (25), regarding the suspected possession and distribution of illegal ammunition in Mimika Regency, Central Papua.

The Head of the Damai Cartenz 2026 Operation, Inspector General Faizal Ramadhani, stated that the three individuals were apprehended alongside 71 rounds of ammunition as part of an ongoing investigation into the misuse of ammunition. “The detention of these three individuals and the seizure of this ammunition evidence is part of an ongoing law enforcement process. Investigators will delve into all facts and evidence to determine the role of each party and to uncover any other parties suspected of being involved,” he said in a written statement on Thursday (1/9/2026).

The Head of the Damai Cartenz Operation Public Relations, Commissioner Yusuf Sutejo, noted that the three individuals were detained in Mimika Regency on Tuesday (29/9/2026). From the development of the case, investigators seized evidence consisting of 67 rounds of 5.56 mm live ammunition, three rounds of 5.56 mm rubber ammunition, and one 5.56 mm blank round. Additionally, officers seized one motorcycle and one mobile phone.

Yusuf explained that preliminary investigations point to specific roles for each of those detained. DRW is suspected of acting as a courier, carrying 66 rounds of 5.56 mm live ammunition, three rounds of 5.56 mm rubber ammunition, and one 5.56 mm blank round. Meanwhile, PY is also suspected of acting as a courier, carrying one round of 5.56 mm live ammunition.

“Based on the examination of DRW and PY, investigators obtained information suggesting that the ammunition allegedly belongs to GT, who is suspected of being the seller and requested the assistance of both individuals to distribute the ammunition,” said Yusuf.

Investigators are still conducting examinations and further inquiries to determine the specific roles of each person and the possibility of involvement by other parties in the alleged ammunition trade. The case is being handled under Police Report Number LP/A/25/IX/2026/SPKT.SATRESKRIM/POLRES MIMIKA/POLDA PAPUA TENGAH regarding the suspected criminal act of misuse of firearms, ammunition, and explosives. Yusuf added that investigators are applying Article 306 of Law Number 1 of 2023 regarding the Criminal Code (KUHP).