Australia detains Muna fishermen

KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The Australian police have arrested 19 fishermen from Maginti island in the Muna regency for illegally entering Australian waters.

Southeast Sulawesi Governor La Ode Kaimuddin confirmed the report yesterday, but said he had no idea when the arrest was made.

At least 1,000 local fishermen have been arrested by Australia for similar offenses since the 1980s, Antara reported.

"We have done a lot to stop them from doing so," La Ode said. (01)