Penitentiary warden in police custody

Penitentiary warden in police custody

AMBON: Warden of Waiheru penitentiary in Ambon, Tahir Slamat,
has been detained by police for allegedly assisting the escape of
gambling boss and drug dealer Hartono Tanaya.

Three other penitentiary officials were also placed in Baguala
Police detention center.

Baguala Police chief First Insp. Denny Nanlohi, said on
Saturday that the arrests were made as the four failed in their
duties.

"Moreover, they were also involved in a criminal conspiracy
that resulted in the escape of a prisoner," he said. -- JP