Dumai Police Arrest Five Tanker Pirates

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Dumai Police Arrest Five Tanker Pirates

Pekanbaru, Riau, (Antarariau.com) - The Dumai Police have arrested five pirates for attempting to rob MT Ping AN, a Marshall Island-flagged tanker, in the Dumai waters.

The pirates had engaged in similar practices over the last five years, Dumai Police Chief Adjunct Senior Commissioner Donal Ginting stated here, Monday.

The pirates were identified as 40-year-old MS, 22-year-old RK, 38-year-old AR, 30-year-old DR, and 18-year-old HR. Another suspected pirate escaped arrest after fleeing by jumping into the Dumai waters.