BADUNG, BALINEWS – The Bali Regional Police (Polda Bali) deployed a bomb disposal squad and two K-9 units to conduct a security sweep at the Bali International Convention Centre (BICC), The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, on Thursday (November 12, 2026), ahead of the 22nd Indonesian Palm Oil Conference (IPOC) 2026 and 2027 Price Outlook.
The security inspection lasted more than an hour and involved one bomb disposal unit (Jibom) and two K-9 units. Officers thoroughly examined various areas of the conference venue to ensure they were free from potential security threats.
The inspection covered the main conference hall, VIP areas, meeting rooms, stage, exhibition area, and the surrounding outdoor premises.
The operation was conducted as a preventive security measure to detect and eliminate potential threats, including explosives, suspicious objects, and possible sabotage devices that could disrupt the international conference.
Following the inspection, officers reported that no suspicious objects, bombs, explosives, or other sabotage devices had been found. All inspected areas were subsequently declared safe for the conference.
The security sweep forms part of Operation Gapura Agung VIII-2026, an integrated security operation conducted by the Bali Regional Police to safeguard the entire series of IPOC 2026 activities.
Through these preventive measures, Bali Police aim to ensure that the international conference proceeds safely, smoothly, and in an orderly manner, with security personnel maintaining vigilance throughout the event.
