SEMPORNA, Malaysia (28 April 2000) -- Malaysia police chief, Norian Mai, stated that seven local Malaysians have been arrested on charges of helping Muslim gunmen to abduct 21 foreigners from the Sipadan Island scuba diving resort. More than 12 locals have been detained and police stated that more might be arrested as their investigation continues into the kidnapping of dive tourists and resort staff. Police stated that some of the arrested were former employees of the Sipadan resort who have strong ties with the Philippine fishing community, however, Malaysian tourism industry officials have denied the reports. © CDNN - CYBER DIVER NEWS NETWORK | 
