Students nabbed for alcohol

PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Eight high school students in Banyumas, Central Java, were arrested by local police for consuming alcohol at a marketplace on Saturday.

Banyumas Police chief Comr. Imam Basuki said that the teenagers were arrested following tips from local residents.

"We also confiscated some bottles of liquor of various type. We invited their parents and warned the students not to repeat their actions in the future or they will go to jail."

According to Imam, his men also confiscated a total of 2,200 bottles of alcoholic drinks of various brands sold in the market. (45)