Alcohol blamed for crimes

Sat, 23 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

MANADO, North Sulawesi: Governor E.E. Mangindaan linked the
domestically-made alcohol Cap Tikus, or Rat Brand, to the rising
incidence of crime in the area.

The provincial government now plans to limit the distribution
of the alcoholic drink.

Mangindaan admitted it would be near impossible to ban the
traditional drink made from coconut extract because coconuts are
readily available.

Drunken people are found in many public places, he said.
"Local administrations should tighten supervision of the liquor
to curb its negative impact," he was quoted by Antara as saying.
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