Gories Mere

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Gregorius "Gories" Mere (born in East Flores, 17 November 1954) is an Indonesian businessman and retired senior-ranking officer of the Indonesian National Police (POLRI).

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Prior to his retirement in 2012, Mere was Director of the National Anti-Narcotics Agency (BNN), holding the rank of Commissioner General, a three-star general equivalent. [1]

Mere holds multiple positions, including Chief Operations Officer for Hendropriyono Strategic Consulting . He is also Independent Commissioner and Commissioner, respectively, for PT Bumi Resources Minerals Tbk mineral resources holding company and Darma Henwa Tbk mining services. [2]

Career

Mere is a 1976 graduate of AKPOL, or the Indonesian National Police academy. [3]

Mere gained prominence as senior investigator for the 2002 Bali Bombings, which led to the formation of the Indonesian National Police (POLRI)'s counter-terrorism task force, Detachment 88, which he effectively commanded for several years. [4] For his service in support of the 2002 Bali Bombing investigations, in 2003 Mere was awarded the Honorary Australia Medal by the Australian Government. [5] Mere is regarded as one of Indonesia's foremost experts on counter-terrorism. [6] [7]

Mere held multiple POLRI posts throughout his distinguished career, including deputy director of Regional Police Command (POLDA) and the Criminal Investigation Agency (BARESKRIM). [8]

Career & Assignments

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References

  1. ↑ Merdeka News (20 June 2015). "Profile Berdasarkan Abjad: Gories Mere". Merdeka News. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  2. ↑ 4-Traders (20 June 2015). "Business Leaders: Gories Mere". 4-Traders. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  3. ↑ Mega Simarmata (2 May 2008). "Mutasi Perwira di Mabes Polri". Inilah News. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  4. ↑ Merdeka News (20 June 2015). "Profile Berdasarkan Abjad: Gories Mere". Merdeka News. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  5. ↑ SMH Australia (7 October 2003). "Full list: Bali honours". SMH Australia. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
  6. ↑ Rafael Epstein (7 August 2003). "Suspected Marriott Bomber Named". ABC Australia. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
  7. ↑ The Jakarta Post (17 March 2011). "Why are they targeted?". Jakarta Post. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
  8. ↑ Merdeka News (20 June 2015). "Profile Berdasarkan Abjad: Gories Mere". Merdeka News. Retrieved 20 June 2015.


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