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Up to 70 IS supporters returned to Indonesia: Police
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Around 60 to 70 Indonesian citizens who joined the Islamic State (IS) group in Syria have returned to Indonesia, National Police chief Gen. Badrodin Haiti said on Thursday.
Previously, National Intelligence Agency (BIN) head Sutiyoso had stated a higher number of up of 100 Indonesian IS returnees.
"Regarding the number [of 100], [you can] ask BIN. According to data [from the National Police] it is not that high; only around 60 to 70 people," said Badrodin as quoted by tribunnews.com.
He added that some of those had returned voluntarily, while others had been deported.
"We already have all of their complete identities," he asserted.
The National Police chief said he had ordered his personnel to keep a close eye on the returning IS supporters so that they would not spread extremist propaganda in their neighborhood.
"We continue to monitor their movement; our personnel in the field will keep watching them," said Badrodin. (kes)(+)
