OPM warned that deadline has passed

Puncak Jaya, 31 January 2009

The chief of police of Papua said that the three-week ultimatum for the return of four weapons along with ammuniation has now expired, adding that the police would continue to use the 'persuasive' approach towards religious, leaders, youth leaders and village chiefs for the return of the weapons.

The police chief in Puncak Jaya said he was awaiting further developments from the police chief about what should happen next. There was still no sign of any developments. According to their observations, OPM/TPN units were moving all the time which made it difficult to track them down. Taking other measures mught have serious consequences for other people.

He claimed that the situation in Tingginambut where the weapons were seized was 'calm and conducive'.

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