Police say Enumbi had been moving these weapons across several cities, with plans to deliver them to armed groups in Lanny Jaya.

Enumbi’s movements had been under surveillance for several weeks. The Task Force tracked his activities across multiple locations, including Jayapura, Nabire, Surabaya, and Makassar, before he was arrested in Keerom. Authorities had gathered intelligence that he was preparing to transport more weapons when he was apprehended on March 6, 2025, near the TNI post at Km 76, Keerom.

This arrest is considered a significant success for the Damai Cartenz Task Force, which has been working tirelessly to combat the ongoing insurgency and illegal arms trade in Papua. The police force has confirmed that the operation received assistance from intelligence units, who worked together to monitor Enumbi’s activities leading to his capture.

Authorities are now focused on determining the full scope of the arms network, including tracing the origin of the weapons and investigating their intended use. Investigators are also working with the prosecutor’s office to build a solid case against Enumbi and other individuals connected to the arms trafficking operation.

As of now, Enumbi remains in police custody while further investigations are underway. His arrest marks a key moment in the Indonesian government’s ongoing efforts to maintain peace and stability in Papua, a region that has been plagued by separatist violence and unrest for many years.(Uki Ruknuddin)

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