Elite forces to secure the conference perimeter

Security anticipation of the upcoming 9th ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) summit in Bali has significantly increased with the establishment of ‘elite’ troops in Bali’s vital perimeter. Ngurah Rai International airport, Bali’s main gate is constantly under 24 hour’s surveillance and many other vital targets that are potential to terrorist threats.

Local chief authorities AKP Sri Yudayati, S.IK confirmed the extra-security measures within this vital location. However she underlined that police are not working single-handedly upon this matter. The national army has been greatly involved and so does the national intelligent to perform the security. Within the airport it-self there will be a greater security measure with bomb detectors installed and a thorough check up to every vehicle entering the airport vicinity. 22 police so far has been assigned to improve the airport security with support of all KP3 units (airport units) that currently working under 3 shifts of work. Without generally counting the elite troops, there are more than 50 personnel inside Bali’s main gate with more are expected to be assigned within few days.

Meanwhile, security surrounding the Kuta Beach area, as the main tourist destination in Bali can be seen clearly with the establishment of police patrols, equipped with golf cart or bikes to provide greater access within the area. Mrs Sri Yudayati further comment “there are no terrorist threats thus far but we are on a high level of anticipation to the upcoming summit”.

Compiled from many sources