Police seize cyanide in Manado

Police seize cyanide in Manado

MANADO, North Sulawesi: The North Sulawesi Police have seized
around 68 barrels of cyanide during a routine patrol of North
Sulawesi waters.

North Sulawesi Police chief Brig. Gen. Jhon Lalo said on
Saturday the chemical was expected to be used by illegal miners
to mine gold.

"The police will thoroughly investigate the case and will take
action against those involved, regardless of who they are," he
vowed.

Separately, North Sulawesi Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr.
Budi Wibowo Sumantri said the dozens of drums of cyanide were
confiscated in a routine operation by the Manado Water and Air
police off a boat on Thursday.

The police were questioning the captain of the boat,
identified only by his initials AL, a Filipino, he said.

Police intend to conduct a thorough investigation, particular
to determine whether the confiscated chemical could be used in
making bombs. -- Antara