GAM linked to marijuana trade

Sat, 16 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

JAMBI, Jambi: The local police will increase their patrols
along the Trans-Sumatra Highway to combat the trafficking of
marijuana from Aceh to Java, Antara reported on Friday.

Jambi Police chief Brig. Gen. Toto S. Soewali said that based
on evidence gathered during some recent drug arrests, many of the
syndicates were trafficking in marijuana to raise funds for the
Aceh Free Movement (GAM).

"Some of the dealers admitted that the profits were to be used
to buy weapons for GAM," Toto was quoted as saying by the news
agency.

Toto said other regional police forces across Sumatra had also
been ordered to be on the lookout for marijuana shipments along
the highways. (04)

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