Communist posters vex law enforcers

Communist posters vex law enforcers

SEMARANG, Central Java: Authorities are investigating the origin of posters emblazened with the communist symbol that are circulating in several cities in the province.

Head of the Central Java public prosecutor's office Harry Moerdjono said yesterday that anyone distributing the posters carrying the hammer-and-sickle insignia would be dealt with.

"We have seized 135 posters of singers with a hammer-and- sickle in the background at a stationery store in Kauman village, Surakarta," Harry said.

According to the seller, none of the posters have been sold.

He said he was curious if the maker and distributors of the posters had certain motives in circulating the 30 by 50 centimeter posters.

Hari said that the Surakarta poster seller could face criminal charges if he was found selling the items with subversive intent. (har/imn)