Indonesia: Police foil bomb attacks in Jakarta on September 28

Event

On Tuesday, October 8, Indonesian police announced they had foiled bomb attacks scheduled to take place in several business districts across Jakarta amid the Mujahid 212 rally held on Saturday, September 28.

Since Saturday, September 28, ten suspects have been arrested and 29 explosive devices seized. According to the lead perpetrator, who admitted planning and financing the attacks, the attacks were targeting Chinese-Indonesian businesses. 

Advice

Individuals in Indonesia are advised to remain vigilant due to the continuing terror threat, adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities, and report any suspicious objects or behavior.