Suspected Mortar Found at TMII Pavilion, Bomb Squad Evacuates

A cleaning staff member discovered an object suspected to be a mortar while cleaning the West Sumatra Pavilion area at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), East Jakarta. The Gegana unit of the Metro Jaya Regional Police intervened to evacuate the object.

“While the witness was cleaning around the crime scene (TKP), they found what is suspected to be a mortar at the location,” said AKP Made Budi, Head of Public Relations for the East Jakarta Metro Police, in a statement on Wednesday (1/7).

The witness subsequently reported the discovery to the TMII management and the Cipayung Police Sector. Officers, led by Iptu Nurting Yusuf, proceeded immediately to the scene.

“Upon arriving at the scene, it was confirmed that one suspected unit of a mortar had indeed been found,” he said.

At approximately 14:00 WIB, six personnel from the Gegana Team of the Metro Jaya Regional Police and Inafis from the East Jakarta Metro Police arrived at the location to evacuate the mortar. By 14:38 WIB, the situation was declared stable.

“At around 14:15 WIB, six personnel from the Gegana Team of the Metro Jaya Regional Police, led by Ipda Yuda, arrived at the West Sumatra Pavilion in TMII and secured the suspected mortar unit. By 14:38 WIB, the activity was completed and the situation was conducive,” he added.

Separately, TMII Corporate Communication, Emerensia Ken Elsa, stated that the discovered mortar was not dangerous. The object was found in a covered area and was previously unseen.

“We can inform you that the object found, suspected to be an old mortar, is not dangerous. The object was located in an area covered by dense trees, making it previously invisible,” said Elsa.

Elsa noted that as an anticipatory measure and in accordance with security procedures, the management had coordinated with the police. This was done to ensure the inspection and handling of the object prioritised the safety and security of visitors.

“Based on the results of the field handling, the object has been successfully secured by the Gegana Team, and the condition of the TMII area is currently safe and continues to operate normally,” she revealed.

“TMII always prioritises the safety and security of visitors and will continue to coordinate with the authorities in any situation requiring specialised handling,” Elsa added.