Two trawlers impounded

Two trawlers impounded

JAKARTA: The Navy's fleet which oversees security in the
western region has impounded two Malaysian trawlers near Aruah
Island in the Straits of Malacca.

The two trawlers, according to a navy spokesman, Lt. Col. J.
Gustaf, were fishing in Indonesian waters without official
documents.

Each trawler was carrying two tons of fish when they were
caught, he said on Saturday.

The boats together with their captains identified as Ahwing
and Kee You Swat and six crew members are being detained at the
Dumai police precinct. (prs)