Boat nabbed for carrying turtles

Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

DENPASAR: Bali police seized the Putra Tunggal at dawn on Friday
off Badung for transporting 86 protected green turtles (Chelonia
mydas). Sr. Comr. Reniban said that the police had arrested the
vessel's five crew members after the arrest, including the boat's
captain, Nuriamin.

During questioning, the crew had admitted they intended to
sell the turtles in South Bali.

The crew have been charged with violating Article 21 of the
Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation Law, which carries a
maximum sentence of five years in jail. -- JP

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