Detachment 88
Counterterrorism Special Detachment 88 (Indonesian: Detasemen Khusus 88 Antiteror), or Densus 88, is an Indonesian National Police counter-terrorism squad formed on 30 June 2003, after the 2002 Bali bombings. It is funded, equipped, and trained by the United States through the Diplomatic Security Service's Antiterrorism Assistance Program and Australia.
| Counterterrorism Special Detachment 88 | |
|---|---|
| Detasemen Khusus 88 Antiteror | |
The crest of the Detachment 88 | |
| Active | 30 June 2003 |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Agency | Indonesian National Police |
| Type | Police tactical unit |
| Role | Counterterrorism |
| Abbreviation | Delta 88 Densus 88 |
| Structure | |
| Personnel | 1300 |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Sentot Prasetyo |
| Notables | |
| Significant operation(s) | Death of Azahari Husin, 2007 Poso Raid, Death of Noordin Mohammad Top, Arrest of Abu Dujana, Cipayung Raid, 2016 Jakarta attacks, Operation Madago Raya, Papua conflict |
The unit has worked with considerable success against the jihadi terrorist cells linked to Central Java–based Islamist movement Jemaah Islamiyah.
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