The Uncovering of the Bali Blast Case

His working paper was extended by Inspector General Police Drs. Made Mangku Pastika in front of the distinguished guests and the participants on the event of 2nd Interpol Disaster Victim Identification Pacific Rim Group Meeting that took place at The Grand Bali Beach Hotel, Sanur, last Tuesday night (30/7).

On October 12th 2002 a tragic event occurred in Bali. Three separate bombs where detonated causing hundreds of deaths and casualties, and a vast amount of material damage.
This tragedy attracted international attention, because up until this occurrence Bali was known as a safe and secure tourist destination, and most of the victims in the incidence were foreign tourists.
After the bomb blast the police started comprehensive investigation and helped organize the evacuation of the victims. They got help from local communities, volunteers and other organizations. The police also formed a team of investigations to uncover the incidents. Several countries supported them.
The crime scene was thoroughly searched through by forensic experts from various countries using high technology. Within a short time of evidence being gathered from the crime scene, police were able to link this evidence to several prime suspects, which resulted in their apprehension.
After interrogating the prime suspects and evaluating the evidence, it led police to the conclusion that these suspects were just a few of a well-organized terrorist network. Some prime suspects are currently facing the court of law, whilst others are still wanted.
Investigations are continued, and strong indications show that the perpetrators Jamaah Islamiah and eventually may lead to Al-Qaeda. Several of the perpetrators are known to be the organizational structure of Jamaah Islamiah.
The successful uncovering of the Bali bomb blast would not have been possible without the high technology tools and experts from friendly countries. This includes identifying bodies of victims that were unrecognizable.
The investigation team still faces difficulties in completing the uncovering of the network behind the Bali bombers, in spite of which their morale is still high in fighting terrorism.
Indonesian Police have collaborated with American, Australian, Japanese Police to set International security standards to prevent and defect any further terrorist attacks in Bali. (BTN/*)