JAKARTA (JP): Police vowed on Monday to crack down on
individuals and organizations who continue to keep fire arms
following Saturday's bombing which injured at least 53 people in
Ambon.
National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar was quoted by El
Shinta radio on Monday that the bomb blast could undermine the
precarious peace between Muslims and Christians in the province.
"We will intensify our operations and will take tough
measures against those who possess firearms and explosives,"
he said.
"Both communities have vowed to end the violence, he said,
adding: "Security has been improving, and the bombing proved
that there are groups who do not want to see peace."
The bomb exploded outside a supermarket in a predominantly
Christian area.
