This comes right after 47 Orang Asli from Pos Simpang Petei were released today, activist lawyer Siti Kasim claims.
FMT could not confirm the exact number of Orang Asli detained today, but lawyers said the arrests took place after the Kelantan Forestry Department demolished a logging blockade today.
Jaringan Orang Asli SeMalaysia (Joas) vice-president Zurdi Baharu said his relief at the release of the 47 detained did not last long.
“We thank the authorities for freeing the 47 Orang Asli detained on Tuesday, but sadly there have been fresh arrests in Pos Pasik.
“The new arrests give the impression that there is no solution (to Kelantan’s logging issues).
“We are disappointed in the action taken by the Kelantan Forestry Department and the menteri besar,” he told FMT.
Siti said she had not received full information on the arrests as she could not reach the authorities, but claimed a “lorryful” of Orang Asli had been detained.
“I have discussed their release with the Kota Baru magistrate.
“I will wait at the Gua Musang police headquarters to ensure they are not remanded and are released today.”
It is understood the Orang Asli who have been detained will be brought to the Gua Musang police headquarters.
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