Indonesian Smugglers In Court
JG At least six Indonesians charged with people smuggling are undergoing trials in Perth, Western Australia, the Indonesian Consulate in the state capital said on Thursday.
Consular official Ricky Suhendar said Abdul Hamid, 35, and Amos Ndolo, 58, are awaiting sentences after pleading guilty to people smuggling. The charge carries a maximum prison sentence of 20 years in jail.
Abdul, of Dompu, Bima, West Nusa Tenggara Province, was arrested by Australian police near Ashmore Reef in the Indian Ocean between Indonesia and Australia, on Sept. 29, 2008. He was caught attempting to smuggle 12 asylum seekers from Iran and Afghanistan into Australia.
Amos Ndolo, a resident of Rote Island, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara Province, was arrested after he was found with 14 refugees aboard his boat on Oct. 6, 2008.
“The [sentencing] of Amos Ndolo and Abdul Hamid is expected next month,” Ricky said.
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