Jakarta, VIVA – Susi Air pilot Captain Philip Mark Mehrtens, a New Zealand citizen who was held hostage by the Papuan armed criminal group OPM led by Egianus Kogoya, has finally arrived at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base in Jakarta.
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VIVA Military Field Monitor Captain Philip Mark Mehrtens arrived at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base at 22:30 WIB using an Indonesian Air Force Boeing aircraft.
The arrival of Captain Philip Mark Mehrtens was immediately welcomed by a number of government officials including Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs TNI Marshal Ret. Hadi Tjahyanto, TNI Commander Gen. Agus Subianto, National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo, Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister Pahala Mansuri, New Zealand Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia and family members.
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In addition, Chief of the Air Staff (KSAU) Marshal TNI M. Tony Harjono, Chief of the Naval Staff (KSAL) Admiral TNI Mohammad Ali and Chief of the Army Staff (KSAD) General TNI Maruli Simanjuntak were also present to welcome Captain Philip to Jakarta.
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Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Hadi Tjahjanto said at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base on Saturday, September 9: “I, the government representative, handed over Captain Philip Mark Mehrtens to the New Zealand Ambassador to Indonesia, Mr. . 21 2024.
After arriving at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base, Captain Philip was immediately taken to the Pandava Building at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base. Shortly after, Captain Philip was immediately evacuated from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base by the New Zealand Embassy and his family.
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September 21, 2024
