Sorong authorities seize 10 bombs

SORONG, Papua: Sorong seaport authorities seized 10 hand-made explosive devices from a man, identified as ND, while on his way from Ambon to Sorong aboard the passenger ship KM Rinjani last week.

Brig. D. Renyaan of the Sorong Police precinct, said the suspect was under police arrest pending further investigation.

Chief of the police precinct, Adj. Sr. Comr. Faisal A.N., said the local police would investigate the matter thoroughly and the suspect would be taken to court if proven guilty of trying to smuggle banned explosives to Sorong.

He also called on local people to provide information on the possible smuggling of explosives to the regency. --Antara