Indonesia, June 29 -- The Indonesian Military (TNI) and National Police (Polri) personnel seized 16 bladed weapons, an air rifle, a bow with arrows, and six slingshots during a large-scale patrol in Puncak Jaya, Central Papua.

Puncak Jaya Police Chief Adjunct Senior Commissioner Yudha Wicaksono, said on Monday that the joint patrol was conducted as a preventive measure to deter potential crimes and acts of thuggery while providing a greater sense of security for local residents.

"We carried out this joint patrol to ensure the public can go about their daily activities safely. The presence of TNI and Polri personnel on the ground also reflects our commitment to maintaining a safe and conducive security situation," he said when contacted ...