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Arroyo dispatches senior aide to Jakarta
Philippines President , Gloria Arroyo, has dispatched a senior aide to Jakarta to explain the circumstances behind the arrest of three Indonesian men on suspicion of terrorism.
Arroyo adviser, Norberto Gonzalez, spoke with Jakarta's justice minister and was "assured the Indonesian government understands the circumstances and the actions behind the arrest of the three Indonesians in Manila.
Police in Manila claim that bombing making equipment was found in the bags of Abdul Jamal Balfas, Tamsil Linrung and Agus Dwirkana when they were arrested at a Manila airport in March.
The three were also reported to have met with local associates of another Indonesian who was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment early this month for illegal possession of explosives.
29/04/2002 05:06:27 | ABC Radio Australia News
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