No terrorist network in NTT: Police

No terrorist network in NTT: Police

KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Although threats have been
increasing against the local administration, the East Nusa
Tenggara (NTT) Police says that they have detected no terrorist
networks that could jeopardize the political stability in the
province.

"The police have detected the increasing terror threat and
acts against the local administration over the last two months,
but they were an expression of certain parties' disappointment
with the government.

"The people should not panic, as we have so far not uncovered
any terrorist cells or networks operating in the province. But we
are still enhancing security at public buildings and centers,"
NTT Provincial Police Chief Brig. Gen. Edward Aritonang said on
Friday in the capital of Kupang.

Many public offices have been pelted with stones, and local
officials have recently received anonymous threats for
unspecified reasons.

Aritonang said police were still hunting those who were behind
the threats and violence, since it was believed they were still
in the city. -- JP