Workers panic after finding aircraft bomb‑like object as Brimob bomb squad secures site.
A quiet weekend at PT McDermott Indonesia’s project site in Batuampar, Batam, turned tense when workers discovered a suspicious object resembling an aircraft bomb, triggering a full security lockdown and bomb squad deployment.
Initial Discovery And Alarm
The incident began when a worker at PT McDermott Indonesia’s heavy industrial project area in Batuampar noticed an unusual object during routine duties. Given its bomb‑like shape and the density of activities on site, he immediately reported the find to company security to prevent panic and reduce the risk of accidental contact.
Police Response And Site Sterilisation
Company security alerted local police, who quickly coordinated with the Mobile Brigade Corps (Brimob) bomb disposal unit. Officers arrived, evacuated nearby zones and sterilised the discovery area, treating it as an active threat until proven otherwise. Access was tightly controlled to protect hundreds of workers and nearby residents.
Brimob Gegana’s Handling
Specialist personnel from Gegana, Brimob’s explosives unit, secured the object and set up police lines around the site so no one could approach before a full assessment. The suspicious item was then moved to a safer location for detailed examination of its composition and possible triggering mechanisms, following Indonesia’s standard explosive‑handling protocol.
Official Statements And Ongoing Probe
Barelang Police Chief Senior Commissioner Anggoro Wicaksono confirmed the discovery and stressed that Brimob holds primary authority to identify whether the object is active and what type of munition it might be. He said rapid sterilisation was a routine precaution to guard against worst‑case scenarios while forensic analysis proceeds.
Public Reassurance And Next Steps
Authorities have urged workers and nearby residents to remain calm, avoid speculation and wait for Gegana’s official identification results. Police emphasised that clear communication, strict cordons and professional bomb‑squad procedures are central to maintaining safety at industrial sites that sit close to populated areas in Batam’s fast‑growing maritime and energy hub.
The Batam bomb scare underscores both the vulnerability and preparedness of Indonesia’s industrial corridors, where unexploded ordnance and suspicious objects can disrupt daily operations. For Indonesians, especially those in port and offshore sectors, it highlights the importance of prompt reporting and disciplined emergency procedures; for Singaporeans, it is a reminder that safety incidents in nearby Batam can affect shared maritime and economic spaces, making strong cross‑strait cooperation and robust security standards vital.
Sources: Batampos (2026) , Batam Info (2026)
Keywords: PT McDermott Indonesia, Suspicious Object, Bomb Squad, Brimob Gegana, Batuampar Batam
