Terrorism Still a Threat in 2009

VIVAnews - Chief of Indonesian National Police General Bambang Hendarso stated that terrorism will still threaten security and order in Indonesia in 2009. It is important for people to be cautious over possible acts of terrorism.

In the year-end press release that VIVAnews received on Tuesday, Dec 30, Hendarso revealed that attempts to capture the man behind many terrorist attacks in Indonesia, Noordin M Top, will still be prioritized.

In addition, he said, police is also monitoring ongoing crimes such as terror bombings, anarchic and destructive demonstrations, mass riots, clashes among inhabitants, student brawls, and so on.

"The nation must anticipate the threats together," he said.

Translated by: Bonardo Maulana Wahono