Police May Make More Arrests following Freeport Violent Protest

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Kamis, 1 Januari 1970 07:00 WIB

Police talk with protesting workers of the Indonesian unit of the U.S. mining giant Freeport McMoran Inc during a labour dispute in Timika, Papua, August 19, 2017. REUTERS/Muhammad Yamin

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The police chief of Mimika, Papua, Adj. Sr. Comr. Dean Mackbon has said that the police may make more arrests following a violent protest in PT Freeport Indonesia compound last week.

Victor stressed that the police will protect locals and employees of Freeport.

Following acts of vandalism and arson of facilities belonging to PT Freeport Indonesia in Check Point 28, Gorong-Gorong bus terminal and PT Petrosea premise on Saturday, the police have named three suspects. They are former employees of Freeport.

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Dozens of individuals are currently held in Mimika Police custody.

“Those who violate the law shall take responsibility for their actions,” he added.

Victor went on to say that the police had earlier tried to bring together former employees, Freeport and its subcontractors for a negotiation.

However, protesters remained on the streets heading to the mines and took over Check Point 28. They later burned cars, security outposts, terminal facilities, motorcycles belonging to Freeport employees and office facilities, dormitory and vehicles belonging to PT Petrosa.

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