Caltex enhances security in mine

Caltex enhances security in mine

PEKANBARU, Riau: U.S.-based mining and oil company PT Caltex
Pacific Indonesia (CPI) has stepped up security in its vast mine
compound in the province following a series of bomb hoaxes and
Oct. 12 Bali terror bombing.

All cars and vehicles entering the company's offices in
Rumbai, Dumai and Minas in the province were required to undergo
a thorough security check with help from the local police and
military.

The tighter security has caused large lines of cars waiting at
the entrance gates of the company's offices.

Caltex spokesman Dwi Pudjosutrisno conceded that the tight
security measures were taken because of with the increasing anti-
U.S. sentiments in Indonesia, including the Bali bombing.

However, the tight security policy has sparked complaints from
locals who said that the security measures were excessive and
fueled criticism of Caltex receiving special favors and
attention. -- Antara