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Jakarta, CNN Indonesia –
Head of the Maritime Safety Agency (Bakamla) Vice Admiral Aan Kurnia said his group can now buy and use weapons for the task of securing the waters of RI. The use of these weapons is with the permission of the Minister of Defense. Prabowo Subianto.
He said that Bakamla had officially obtained a license to use weapons since August 2020.
“Yesterday I went directly to the Minister of Defense, we looked at the rules again, it turned out that I could and thank God I could. This year we installed Pindad immediately. [kaliber] 12.7 [mm] weapons, etc. “Aan said on the Bakamla annual performance report agenda on Wednesday (12/30).
“This is also progress for Bakamla. So, it is history that Bakamla can use weapons,” he continued.
He explained that previously Bakamla was only equipped with a rubber pistol to fulfill his duties. However, after coordinating with the relevant ministries / agencies, permits can be obtained to purchase and use weapons.
He emphasized that the main purpose of the use of these weapons is not lethal, but for self-defense or self-defense. self defense.
“So have it [dapat izin]yeah We are allowed to use weapons. Gauge is allowed, we are temporary, I only use 30mm max, then 12.7 down [mm] and individuals, “Aan said.
Arms Purchase refers to Ministry of Defense Regulation Number 7 of 2010 on Guidelines for Licensing, Supervision and Control of Standard Military Firearms Outside the Ministry of Defense and the Indonesian National Army.
In this Permenhan, institutions that have an interest in protecting Indonesian territory or territory are given permission to arm themselves as needed.
The problem with the use of this weapon was motivated by an incident in late 2019 when the South China Sea (LCS) heated up. At that time, the Bakamla ships guarding the waters had no weapons like China, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
DPR Commission I member Bobby Adhityo Rizaldi said that Bakamla was allowed to purchase military weapons from June 2020. Possession of weapons would strengthen Bakamla to oversee Indonesian waters, especially around Natuna, which is close to the LCS.
(ryn / arh)
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