The Jakarta Post, 7/1/2002 3:48:25 PM
Military to search for arms in Ambon
JAKARTA (JP): Maluku's Pattimura military commander Maj. Gen. Djoko Santoso
said on Monday that security forces would search door to door for illegal arms.
Security forces had given two warring factions -- Muslims and Christians -- the
deadline of June 30 to surrender their arms.
Security authorities plan to conduct raids on main streets in Ambon and other towns
in the province and conduct searches for arms at houses in an attempt to prevent
further violence.
"As the deadline has passed, we will continue sweeping operations in both areas," he
said, Antara/i> reported.
Djoko made the remarks after attending a ceremony, marking the 56th anniversary of
the National Police at Lapangan Merdeka Ambon on Monday.
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