Belu police detain 17 Timorese

Sat, 23 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Belu police have arrested at least
17 East Timor citizens since Tuesday for illegally entering
Indonesia.

East Nusa Tenggara Police spokesman Comr. I Wayan Dana said
on Friday that most of the East Timorese came from Bobonaro
district.

"They entered Indonesian territory through the village of
Tohe, Reinhat district in Belu regency without the proper
immigration documents." Dana said.

"It is firmly believed they crossed the border to see their
relatives who are still seeking refuge in Belu. We're making
arrangements with related parties for their deportation." he
added. -- JP

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