Security Priority: Avsec Responds Swiftly to Incident at Soekarno-Hatta Airport

PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia (Persero), operating as InJourney Airports, has affirmed its commitment to prioritising security, safety, and passenger service as part of its efforts to provide a sense of safety for all travellers. Corporate Secretary Group Head of InJourney Airports, Arie Ahsanurrohim, stated that to maintain these aspects, a number of personnel are stationed in passenger terminals, including Aviation Security (Avsec). “On Monday evening, 15 June 2026, Avsec officers responded swiftly to an altercation between two individuals in the check-in area of Terminal 3, which triggered a disturbance and potentially threatened the security and safety of other airport users,” Arie Ahsanurrohim said in a written statement on Tuesday (16/6/2026). Meanwhile, Assistant Deputy of Communication & Legal for Soekarno-Hatta Airport, Yudistiawan, explained that Avsec officers carried out rapid handling in accordance with applicable operational standards, immediately proceeding to the location, controlling the situation, and separating the two parties involved. They also coordinated with relevant elements to ensure conditions remained safe, orderly, and conducive without disrupting airport operations or the comfort of other users. He confirmed that Soekarno-Hatta Airport will continue to maintain the security, safety, and comfort of all service users in line with prevailing standards. “Subsequently, the two disputing parties were taken to the Terminal 3 Police Post for mediation and further examination. Thanks to the swift handling by Avsec officers, the situation in the Terminal 3 area was kept safe, orderly, and conducive. Service operations for users continued to run normally without any disruption to facilities or flight activities,” Yudistiawan concluded.