Dane arrested for drug possession

MEDAN, North Sumatra: A 32-year old Dane was arrested by police on the allegation of marijuana possession, reported Antara news agency.

North Sumatra Police Chief Lt. Col. Leo Soekardi said the Dane, identified by his initials JC, was arrested at a home on Jl. A. Yani VII, on Wednesday.

The arrest followed a tip off from local residents who said they saw a man rolling a cigarette mixed with marijuana leaves, Leo said. (emb)