Damage To The Sea Of Its Own, Kolaka Fishermen Arrested By Polairud For Carrying Fish Bombs

Fishermen caught carrying fish bombs when taken to the Dit Polairud Polda of Southeast Sulawesi (9/10/2025). (ANTARA/HO-Polda Sultra)

The Directorate of Water and Air Police (Dit Polairud) of the Southeast Sulawesi Police arrested a fisherman who was caught carrying an explosive in the form of a fish bomb in the waters of Kolaka Regency, Southeast Sulawesi, today.

Director of Polairud Polda Sultra Kombes Saminata said the perpetrator with the initials US (38) was arrested on the coast of Dawi-Dawi Village, Pomalaa District, Kolaka Regency, while carrying a number of materials suspected of being used for illegal fishing practices.

"The evidence confiscated included six glass bottles containing explosive ready-made materials, two plastic bottles containing fertilizers, as well as 10 dops and other equipment," said Saminata in Kendari, Antara, Thursday, October 9.

He explained that the arrests began with routine investigation activities carried out by the Dit Polairud team in the coastal area. When on patrol, officers found a man with suspicious movements. After being examined, the explosives were found on his boat.

"This action is a form of the police's commitment to taking firm action against illegal fishing practices that use explosives. In addition to violating the law, this practice damages marine ecosystems and endangers the safety of fishermen," said Saminata.

He emphasized that the Dit Polairud Polda Sultra will continue to increase patrols and supervision throughout the waters of Southeast Sulawesi.

"This step is to prevent violations of the law at sea while at the same time preserving marine natural resources for the sustainability of marine ecosystems and the welfare of coastal communities," he added.