Jakarta, June 27 -- Indonesia's security authorities have thwarted an attempt to smuggle 98 Indonesian citizens to several destinations, including countries currently embroiled in conflict and known as hubs for global scamming operations.
Working in coordination with immigration officials, the National Police launched patrols earlier this month at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Banten province.
Their efforts successfully prevented 98 individuals, believed to be victims of human trafficking, from being sent abroad.
"This prevention effort is carried out to ensure Indonesian citizens do not fall victim to conflicts, such as those currently unfolding in the Middle East," said Amingga Primastito, an officer from the Nationa...