Antara News, 13 May 2010
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Tanjung Balai, Karimun, customs patrol personnel earlier today foiled an attempted smuggling of 5,000 logs to Singapore.
Customs spokesperson Evy Suhartantyo said in Jakarta Thursday the process of arrest began with the interception of KM Harapan Utama at 4 am local time in Takong, Singapore strait.
She said the ship`s captain Rajak Ismail said the vessel carried 5,000 logs.
He said KM Harapan Utama came from Belinga and was headed to Singapore, with a crew of five, without manifest. Full Story