Navy's firm action

Navy's firm action

From Media Indonesia

As reported in a Jakarta media outlet, a warship of the Indonesian Navy sank two foreign vessels in the Gelasa Straits, Bangka-Belitung, on Oct. 24, 2003.

Hats off to the Navy for this firm action. We must also express our gratitude to the commander of the Indonesia's Western Fleet, Rear Admiral Mualimin Santoso MZ, for his correct decision not to allow outsiders to pillage our marine wealth.

Detaining vessels engaged in poaching would only be bad for the image of the Navy as legal proceedings would open up the opportunity for graft. The crew of the vessels that have been sunk can be taken to a particular island and deported later after the embassies of their respective countries have been notified.

AKHMADSYAH NAINA Tangerang, Banten