Police Seize Explosives Imported From Malaysia

The South Sulawesi Police have arrested 15 people for allegedly importing illegal explosive materials from Malaysia to be used for blast fishing in Pangkajene and Islands regency, South Sulawesi.

The 15 suspects, comprising fishermen, suppliers and distributors of the materials, were nabbed in a series of arrests in the past week, said South Sulawesi Police chief Insp. Gen. Muktiono.

A total of 1,300 detonators and several sacks of ammonium nitrate, which were allegedly imported from Malaysia, as well as three boats, a car and a motorcycle, have been confiscated.

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