Police to get Australian patrol ships

Police to get Australian patrol ships

JAKARTA: National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar left on
Wednesday for the Australian city of Perth to meet with
representatives of the Australian Federal Police (AFP), over the
signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on dealing with
transnational crimes.

Police deputy spokesman Brig. Gen. Edward Aritonang added that
during the two-day visit, Da'i and representatives of the AFP
would discuss the necessary measures to be taken against people-
smuggling and other transnational crimes.

"The Indonesian police chief will also be receiving five
police patrol ships in Australian aid, which is part of the
commitment made by Australian Prime Minister John Howard. Members
of the Indonesian Police will also be conducting training in
Australia," Aritonang said. -- JP