On 7 November 2026, Indonesian troops in Papua Pegunungan seized seven firearms after a firefight with the Free Papua Movement (OPM) in the Kali Senami area of Dekai district, Yahukimo Regency. The operation was conducted by TNI Habema Forces and confirmed by TNI Habema Operations Commander Brig. Gen. Riyanto.
Confirmations from the military state that the seized weapons include two handguns and five long‑barreled firearms, along with ammunition and sighting equipment, brought to headquarters for examination. Riyanto emphasized that each secured firearm reduces potential threat to human safety and underscored the importance of soldiers remaining firm, professional, and measured while protecting the public.
Every firearm secured means a reduced potential threat to human safety. Soldiers must remain firm, professional, and measured in carrying out their duties, while prioritizing the protection of the public.
Brig. Gen. Riyanto said the encounter began during a routine patrol when troops approached a site believed to be an OPM hideout. Contact with suspected members triggered an exchange of gunfire, after which soldiers managed to seize the weapons.
Unconfirmed details remain about the specific types and conditions of the firearms, as Riyanto noted that the weapons are still in the process of identification and that further examination will determine their exact make and status.
The operation was framed as part of a broader effort to curb the movement of the separatist group and protect civilians in Papua, with the military pledging to ensure that residents could carry out daily activities safely while supporting lasting peace in the region.
