Counterterror squad storms shop-house in Pamulang

The police counterterrorism squad raided a shop-house on Jl. Siliwangi in Pamulang, in South Tangerang city, kompas.com has reported.

A Pamulang police officer confirmed the crackdown, which occurred at about 11:30 a.m.

“The counterterrorism squad conducted the raid, but we have not yet received details,” he said.

Local channel TV One reported that a suspected terrorist was killed and a couple was arrested during the raid. The suspects are believed to have links with the terror group currently targeted by the police in the Aceh regency of Aceh Besar.