Increased security for foreign interests

Increased security for foreign interests

JAKARTA: Police have deployed specially trained officers to
secure foreign interests in the country, including foreign mining
sites and embassies, as well as tourist sites in anticipation of
possible terrorist attacks, a police spokesman says.

Insp. Gen. Paiman said on Monday that the police had taken
into consideration travel warnings issued by the U.S., Canadian,
British and Australian governments.

"We realize that the election process will cause political
tension that could lead to conflict and provocation. That's why
we are giving special attention to foreign interests nationwide,"
said Paiman, without going into detail.

He, however, stressed that all was well on the security front
as "we haven't heard of any threats." --JP