The Broken Chain
Not only Pertamina officials, but also high-ranking officers in the military and the police are suspected of taking part in the oil theft. However, only the small fry are caught.
September 20, 2005
THE MT Tioman tanker proceeded slowly in Riau waters towards Batam. The bright weather was in direct contrast to the atmosphere on board. Gloomy and tense. No bantering around among the crew. Understandably so, as they were facing several fully armed naval officials.
Commander of the RI Multatuli warship, Navy Colonel Bambang Suyono, was also on board the tanker. Together with his officers he caught the North Korean-flagged ship in Riau waters on
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