REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – Foregin Affairs Minister said  the government found a number of discrepancies in the alleged smuggling of arms by the  members of 8th Formed Police Unit (FPU) of the National Police who has finished their duty in Darfur (UNAMID). Nevertheless, Retno declined to elaborate further related irregularities were found.

Retno said the government still needs verification and further investigation of the gaffe findings. "We've noted there were some irregularities that must be verified further. Therefore, in order to ensure the contingent get their full legal rights, we will send legal aid team to Sudan," said Retno in the Presidential Palace, Jakarta, Wednesday.

Foreign Minister currently is trying to gain access into Sudan. In normal condition, the licensing process to entry Sudan takes about one week.

Previously, the Sudanese Media Centre said a variety of weapons and ammunition smuggled, including 29 Kalashnikov rifles, four guns, six GM3 rifles, and 61 different types of pistols besides a large numbers of ammunition.