Selling low priced rice

Mon, 24 Sep 2001 | Source: RAKYAT MERDEKA

From Rakyat Merdeka

On Sept. 1, North Bogor Police succeeded in arresting a member of a syndicate manipulating the government's provision of cheap rice for the poor.

Six trucks originally slated to carry rice from Dramaga Bogor logistics depot warehouse to Cariu and Sukaraja regencies were rerouted on the way to an illegal broker's warehouse.

Police suspected this rerouting and, thanks to their expertise and professionalism, foiled the scam attempt. When questioned, the warehouse owner simply said that he was a buyer.

Police concluded that he was an illegal broker in this rice scam. They sent the trucks to the North Bogor Police station and interrogated the warehouse guards. Unfortunately, there has been no follow up on this case to date.

DEWI RATNA NINGSIH

Bogor, West Java

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