JAYAPURA (Antara): An Australian pilot was detained Thursday for allegedly violating Indonesian immigration law.
The pilot, identified as Sthepen Richard, 44, was arrested late Thursday at around 11:00 p.m. when he was about to return to his country.
Head of the Jayapura immigration office, Giri Haryanto, said Friday Richard had landed his plane at Sentani airport on Aug. 23. Neither he nor his company, plantation firm SM Group, reported his arrival to the authority.
“There was no Indonesian immigration stamp on his passport. So, he was brought to the Papua police office and later to the immigration office,” Giri added.
According to Giri, Richard would be deported to Australia soon through Denpasar, Bali.
"We are waiting for information from the sponsor about his ticket. When it is ready, an immigration officer will take him to the airport," Giri said. (**)
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