14 detained for bomb fishing

UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Selayar Island police detained 14 fishermen Tuesday for allegedly bomb fishing in the nearby coral reefs.

Selayar Police Chief Lt. Col. Hendrawan said the fishermen -- detained along with two motorboats, diving equipment and explosives -- were caught red-handed in the Nambolaki waters in Tambolongan village of Bontosikuyu subdistrict.

Hendrawan said Tuesday's arrest was part of actions launched by the police to protect the nearby Taka Bonerate National Park from being destroyed by fishermen who use explosives. (37)