The bombing in Jakarta 2009 (Part 2)

Room 1808

JW Marriot Hotel

When we hear the number of the room used by the terrorist, we remember the movie of 1804 casts by John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson. In this movie, 1408 is an evil room. Now, 1808 is a terrorist room.

First thing first, the police confirms that the bombing is a suicide attack and high possibility of foreigners are involved in this disaster. The bomb was explode in Tentakel Pub located at the lobby of JW Marriot at 07.47 and Airlangga Restaurant of Ritz Carlton hotel at 07.50.

The police also confirms that they can identify the bomber in Ritz Carlton because the face of the bomber is still in good condition. While for the bomber in JW Marriot, the head of the bomber is half destroyed, but the police still has a possibility to identify him too with the technology they have.

Beside the two bombs, the police found another active bomb in room 1808 of JW Marriot hotel. After neutralize it, the bomb can be identified and using black powder as the main material. It is a type of low explosive. The bomber used mur and pellets to give a deathly effects. This kind of bombs are the same as used by Noordin M. Top.

The room 1808 is booked since July 15th under the name of Nurdin Aziz. Since he was not using credit card, Nurdin Aziz must pay 3 times from the rate. The rate per night is USD 105 as promotional rate for July and Nurdin must pay USD 1000 by cash.

The police found the scheme by hand writing and cell phone. According to CCTC of the hotel, most of guests to 1808 are using a hat and sunglasses. There are two possibilities what happen to Nurdin Aziz. One, Nurdin Aziz is still alive. From the room, it looks like the room was abandoned in hurry. The second possibilities, he is suspected as the bomber in Ritz Carlton.

Security in JW Marriot

Many people must be asking the same question, what kind of security the hotel has? This is the second time for JW Marriot as a target. If we look at the security, we have to admit that they have done more compare to other hotels in Indonesia. The car that is entering the hotel must pass a special road for inspection. Once the car in the inspection area, there is gate closed in front and the back of the car. So the car will not go anywhere if it reaches this area. The checking is also very details including the engine.

Not only that. The security is also very strict with the public street in front of their hotel. They are not allowed any car stopping in front of the hotel. Their security was receiving many complaints because of their domination on public street.