An investigation into firearms found at a private school in Pondok Pinang, South Jakarta, has triggered a dispute over ownership and a planned shooting extracurricular activity, according to statements released on August 7 and August 9, 2026. Legal representatives for the school foundation and officials from PT Lokta Karya Persatuan Menembak Indonesia (Perbakin) have offered differing accounts regarding the legality, age, and intended use of the equipment stored on the premises.
Foundation Legal Counsel Demands Proof of Extracurricular Claims
The foundation of the private school in South Jakarta has challenged claims linking the recovered weapons to an authorized school activity. Alvon Kurnia Palma, legal counsel for the school foundation, stated on Sunday, August 9, 2026, that those asserting the items belonged to an approved extracurricular program must provide documentation.
“Ketika ada yang mengatakan bahwa ini merupakan kegiatan ekstrakulikuler dan itu sudah disetujui, tolong dibuktikan. Jangan sampai ini menjadi hal-hal yang melegitimasi sesuatu yang sebenarnya tidak benar,” ucap Alvon di Jakarta.
Alvon also addressed statements concerning Pak Suryo, a foundation board member claimed to have known about the extracurricular plan. According to Alvon, Pak Suryo was 104 years old at the time and faced significant limitations in evaluating or approving such proposals. He urged the former foundation leadership to avoid making excuses and substantiate their assertions.
PT Lokta Karya Perbakin Confirms Ownership of Airsoft Equipment
PT Lokta Karya Perbakin stated on Friday, August 7, 2026, that the vast majority of the items discovered at the school belong to them and are legally permitted. Alhadid Endar Putra, Director Utama of PT Lokta Karya Perbakin and representative for former foundation chairman IWD, confirmed that 995 airsoft guns found at the site are company property.
“Benar, itu milik Lokta Karya Perbakin. Itu sudah jelas, ada izinnya. Yang 995 pucuk itu berupa airsoft gun,” ujar Alhadid saat dihubungi. Alhadid stated he has already presented permit documents, specifically permit number SI/5483-XII/2008, to investigators at the Polres Metro Jakarta Selatan.
Alhadid explained that the airsoft guns were stored in a school warehouse due to a collaboration initiated in 2020 with Pak Suryo to establish a target-shooting extracurricular activity for young athletes ahead of the Asian Games. He noted that the collaboration stalled following the death of Pak Suryo around 2024 or 2025. Furthermore, Alhadid maintained that the 995 items consist of spare parts dating back to 2008 and are largely unusable due to rust. Regarding a separate firearm found at the location, Alhadid asserted it is a single, legal weapon belonging to an individual owner, lacking a magazine and ammunition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of weapons were found at the Pondok Pinang school?
According to PT Lokta Karya Perbakin, the cache includes 995 airsoft gun spare parts alongside one separate firearm.
Who claimed ownership of the airsoft equipment?
Alhadid Endar Putra, Director Utama of PT Lokta Karya Perbakin, stated that the 995 airsoft guns belong to his company and hold official permits.
What explanation was given for storing the items at the school?
PT Lokta Karya Perbakin stated the equipment was placed in the school warehouse in connection with a planned target-shooting extracurricular activity agreed upon with foundation board member Pak Suryo in 2020.
Did You Know? The airsoft gun permit presented to police by PT Lokta Karya Perbakin bears the registration number SI/5483-XII/2008.