Jakarta. A joint team of 1,500 officials will be deployed to secure the Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar, Bali, during the Idul Fitri holiday, an official has said.

As most parts of Indonesia shut down during the annual holiday, set to begin early next month, tourist arrivals in Bali are expected to increase. Bali is a favorite destination for many Indonesians to spend the Idul Fitri holiday every year.

The security team will consist of members of the Airport Authority, National Police, Air Force, Navy and the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas).

The Navy and Basarnas are not usually involved in such operations.

"Our aim is to prevent any type of threat to airport operations. Thus we've involved the Navy and Basarnas this year," Ngurah Rai International Airport general manager Trikora Harjo said on Friday (24/06).

Members of the Navy and Basarnas will safeguard the waters surrounding the airport, while those from the Airport Authority, National Police and Air Force will patrol terminals and parking areas.

The Army will secure several other sites on the island.