Smuggling heist foiled in Batam

Smuggling heist foiled in Batam

BATAM, Riau: The Batam police precinct foiled an attempt to
smuggle electronic goods worth Rp 100 million (US$44,228) off
Sambu Island, near Batam island, this week.

Chief of the police precinct Lt. Col. R. Bagus Ishak said
yesterday that the goods were seized in a ferry during a regular
patrol.

He said the ship, which was carrying 20 passengers from the
Sekupang seaport in Batam to Pekanbaru, was carrying a range of
contraband, including television sets, cassettes, cellular
phones, laser discs and video tapes.

Three people suspected of smuggling the goods were arrested,
Antara quoted him as saying. (rms)