Police deserter dismissed

Tue, 27 Nov 2001

SURABAYA, East Java: The police dismissed one of its members from East Java's Mobile Brigade (Brimob) force on Monday for deserting while on duty.

First Sgt. R. Yogi Hari Christanto was officially dismissed from Brimob during a regular flag-hoisting ceremony presided over by East Java Police Sr. Supt. M. Syamsuddin at Police Headquarters in Surabaya.

His dismissal letter was dated Aug. 28, 2001 and signed by the National Police chief.

However, it was not clear why the policeman had deserted.

During Monday's ceremony, two other Brimob members - First Sgt. Yuda Pribadi and First Sgt. Abrip Mustam received an appreciation token for their role in arresting suspected robbers on an economy-class train. --Antara

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