Sand quarrying at airport

Sand quarrying at airport

TANGERANG (JP): Residents of Benda, a village in Tangerang which is adjacent to the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in West Jakarta, have complained about illegal sand quarrying in the area.

Hanif, one of the residents, said the 1,500 square meter quarry, which is between three and five meters in depth, is right next to the airport fence and could cause damage.

According to Hanif, the quarrying has been going on for a long time.

A small truck load of sand, between seven and eight cubic meters, sells for Rp 165,000, he said. (18/sur)