14 detained for bomb fishing

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)