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View all search resultsJohnny said eight of the suspects arrested are from Riau, while the rest come from outside the province. Each allegedly played a different role in the operation, ranging from killing the elephant and removing its head to extract its tusks to supplying illegal firearms and acting as buyers and intermediaries in the ivory trade.
Zulhendri said local opposition is rooted in the disputed status of the land designated for resettlement. Although PTPN holds official land-use rights (HGU), villagers claim the land is customary territory passed down from their ancestors.
The attack marks the latest chapter in the long-running land conflict in Tesso Nilo, Riau, stemming from unclear boundaries between conservation areas and community land, as well as disputes over residents’ legal status.
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