Beritasolo ■ Two Chinese-flagged vessels, Lu Huang Yuan Yu 118 and Lu Huang Yuan Yu 117, were secured by a joint military and police, customs and immigration officer in Batu Cula waters, Wednesday (07/08/2020) around 11.00. WIB
Both ships were secured by officers because they were suspected of being involved in the persecution of Indonesian ABK (WNI) citizens, initials HA until they died.
"We got information from our Kabinda colleagues and immediately chased the ship," said Riau Police Inspector General Aris Budiman, at a press conference at Batam Lanal Pier on Wednesday afternoon (07/08/2020).
Danlantamal IV Tanjungpinang, Marine Colonel (P) Indarto Budiarto, explained that the arrest process began when the Head of Regional BIN (Kabinda) informed the Riau Islands Police about news from the family of one of the crew members that his family could not be contacted. .
"It is suspected that there was persecution resulting in the death of the person," Indarto said.
Furthermore, officers received information that the ship Lu Huang Yuan Yu 118 crossed the waters of Nipah Island, transited around the waters and immediately carried out isolation.
"There was a pursuit, because on the ship Lu Huang Yuan Yu 117 victims were there. The ship almost entered Singapore waters, but officials had asked permission and given permission. So we captured the ship and brought it here (Lanal Batam) for further inspection. , "said Indarto.
The examination was carried out because there were allegations of acts of persecution, money laundering and human trafficking.
"It will be examined by the Riau Islands Police and Immigration, including whether there are drugs," he said.
As for the victims themselves, Indarto said that his body was put in a cold room. "Fortunately it has not been discarded, so there is evidence. Body condition is still intact," Indarto said. (source: kumparan)
