Indonesian forces open fire at Bali prison after second riot
DENPASAR - Indonesian police and military forces opened fire at a prison on Bali island after a second night of riots on Wednesday, an AFP reporter said.
Some 400 police and military forces were gathered outside the Kerobokan prison, which holds some 1,000 inmates, including 12 Australians convicted for drug smuggling.
Police and military forces stormed the prison early Wednesday to regain control after inmates took over the prison during a night of arson and stone-throwing.
Some 400 police and military forces were gathered outside the Kerobokan prison, which holds some 1,000 inmates, including 12 Australians convicted for drug smuggling.
Police and military forces stormed the prison early Wednesday to regain control after inmates took over the prison during a night of arson and stone-throwing.
"There was three minutes of continuous gunfire," he added.
"There are 51 foreign prisoners from 17 countries at the prison. We will give them special security if the situation warrants," Wing Handoko, the provincial military spokesman, said before the shooting.
It was not clear whether Wednesday's riot was close to the wing where Australian or other foreign prisoners are housed. — Agence France Presse
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