Three Indonesians arrested in RP

Three Indonesians arrested in RP

PHILIPPINES: Three Indonesians were arrested at the Philippines'
premier international airport after illegal drugs were discovered
in their luggage, a police official said on Monday.

Sr. Supt. Bernardo Bondoc said the three Indonesians were
nabbed late on Sunday at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International
Airport (NAIA) shortly after arriving from Hong Kong.

"During a routine physical inspection of their luggage,
customs officers discovered several packages of methamphetamine
hydrochloride hidden in their clothes," he said.

Bondoc said the three suspects -- who had made several trips
to Manila before the arrest -- have been charged with drug
possession and smuggling.

"We are looking into the possibility that the three suspects
might be a part of a drug smuggling syndicate and were being
protected by politicians, rogue policemen or soldiers," he added.
--DPA