Ship Accident in Malacca Strait Suspected by Police to be Related to TIP

ILLUSTRATION - PIXABAY

PEKANBARU - Bengkalis Police Chief, Riau, AKBP Setyo Bimo Anggoro, conveyed that the ship that had an accident in the Malacca Strait was suspected of being related to the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Syndicate.

Of the 14 people on board, 11 people were declared safe and have been secured at the Malacca Police. While the other three victims are still being searched after the ship allegedly crashed into the waves.

"There are allegations related to the TIP syndicate. Currently, the Bengkalis Police Water Unit is conducting an investigation," he said as reported by ANTARA, Wednesday, August 16.

Eleven survivors are still being detained at the Malacca Police. The Bengkalis Police Satpolair is still coordinating to obtain information from the victim.

"We are still coordinating with the Malacca Police to get information from the victims who are detained there. Who are they on board, who is the captain, agent. Our problem is because they are still being held by the Malacca police," added Setyo Bimo.

The ship carrying 14 people had an accident in the waters of the Malacca Strait on the Johor - Indonesia route, Tuesday (15/8) at around 04.00 WIB.

Head of the Pekanbaru Search and Rescue Office (SAR) Budi Cahyadi, when confirmed, said that three victims were still being searched for.

"Three people are still being searched. 11 people survived and were evacuated to Malacca," he said.

The list of survivors who have now been evacuated to Malacca, namely:

1. Hidayat (27)/Belawan

2. Zulkifli (51)/Tanjung Medang

3. Zumardi (25)/Tanjung Medang

4. Zahri (29)/Central Rupat

5. Khairul (45)/Central Rupat

6. Rizal (33)/Jambi

7. Iwan Saputra (26)/Jambi

8. Maskrun (52)/Central Java

9. Adlan (34)/Medan

10. Delsi (26)/Medan

11. Mansur Hidayat (24)/Central Java