Papua Joint Task Force Seizes Homemade Rifle in Yahukimo District
A joint task force in Yahukimo District, Papua, seized a homemade rifle on February 2, 2026, following a tip-off. The Operation Peace Cartenz Task Force and Yahukimo Police confiscated the weapon near Jalan Gunung, Kali T Complex, and it was taken to the police headquarters for further investigation. This operation is part of preventive measures against public security threats in the region.

On February 2, 2026, a joint task force in Papua's Yahukimo District seized a homemade long-barreled rifle near Jalan Gunung, Kali T Complex. The weapon was confiscated by the Operation Peace Cartenz Task Force and Yahukimo Police at 2:33 p.m. after local residents provided a tip.
The rifle was found behind an abandoned house and taken to Yahukimo Police headquarters for further investigation. This action is part of measures to prevent security threats in Papua's highlands, particularly in Yahukimo, where separatist groups have intensified attacks against civilians and security forces.




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