The Lure of the Deep

Indramayu fishermen who looted Shung Dynasty treasures have, strangely, been released.

January 27, 2004

SOME Indramayu, West Java fishermen have quietly discovered a new livelihood: scavenging for treasure in the deep seas. Bored with their meager fishing, they have started combing for antique Chinese ceramics which are abundant around the Java Sea. They would then sell these valuable objects to intermediaries in Jakarta. They couldn't keep this secret for too long, however. Two weeks ago 22 fishermen were caught red-handed in possession of Shun

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