Police in South Jakarta have arrested a 34-year-old man, identified by the initials MY, following a bomb threat directed at SDN Srengseng Sawah 15 Pagi in Jagakarsa. The arrest occurred on Monday, July 13, 2026, after the suspect allegedly sent threatening messages to school staff during the first day of the school term. Authorities confirm that no explosive devices were found on the school premises following a sweep by the Gegana bomb squad and Densus 88 Antiteror.
Investigation Into the Jagakarsa Bomb Threat
The threat was received via personal messages sent to teachers and administrative staff at approximately 7:30 a.m. WIB. According to Jagakarsa Police Chief Kompol Nurma Dewi, the school was in the middle of a morning ceremony marking the return from a long holiday when the messages arrived. Staff only discovered the threats after the ceremony concluded, prompting an immediate response from local officials, including the sub-district head and village head.
Kombes Budi Hermanto, spokesperson for the Polda Metro Jaya, confirmed the detention of the suspect, whose residence is located in the vicinity of the school. As of Monday, the suspect remains in custody at the Mapolres Metro Jakarta Selatan for further questioning. Investigators are currently working to establish the suspect’s specific motives and the intent behind the communication.
Did You Know? The bomb threat was delivered via personal WhatsApp messages to school employees while students and faculty were occupied with an official school ceremony on their first day back from break.
Security Sweep and Official Response
Following the report, members of the Gegana unit and Densus 88 Antiteror conducted a thorough search of the SDN Srengseng Sawah 15 Pagi campus. Kompol Nurma Dewi stated that the search yielded “nihil” results, confirming that no bomb was present at the site. Despite the negative findings, police continued to secure the area throughout the morning.
Potential Next Steps for Authorities
Legal proceedings are expected to follow as investigators continue to examine the suspect. The police investigation is likely to focus on the content of the digital messages and whether the suspect acted independently. Further updates will depend on the results of the ongoing interrogation at the Mapolres Metro Jakarta Selatan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested in connection with the bomb threat?
A 34-year-old man identified by the initials MY was arrested by police. He is a resident of the area surrounding the school.
Was a bomb actually found at the school?
No. A sweep conducted by the Gegana unit and Densus 88 Antiteror confirmed that no explosive devices were located at SDN Srengseng Sawah 15 Pagi.
When was the threat received by the school?
The report was filed at 7:30 a.m. WIB on Monday, July 13, while students and teachers were participating in a school ceremony.
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