Prabowo Orders Military, Police Chiefs to Investigate Illegal Tin Mines

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has directed the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the Chief of the Indonesian National Police (Polri) to investigate officials suspected of involvement with around 1,000 illegal tin mines in Bangka Belitung. The President stated that the previous administration had already shut down approximately 1,000 illegal tin mines in the region.

During a joint session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in Jakarta, Prabowo expressed his bewilderment, asking how officials could be unaware of such widespread illegal operations. "Why does the state give ranks and positions to them if they cannot enforce order?" he questioned, emphasizing that he spoke on behalf of the Indonesian people and the assembled representatives.

Prabowo's directive highlights concerns over the effectiveness of law enforcement in combating illegal mining activities. The investigation aims to ensure accountability and strengthen regulatory oversight in the resource-rich Bangka Belitung province.

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Why does the state give ranks and positions to them if they cannot enforce order?