Speight arrested

By Amit Baruah

BANGKOK, JULY 26. The Fijian coup leader, Mr. George Speight, has been arrested by the military, reports from Suva said today. His media adviser, Mr. Jo Nata, and a legal aide, Mr. Tevita Bukarau, were taken into custody.

Mr. Speight and his associates were arrested for carrying guns, which was not covered by the amnesty decree. The decree was part of the accord which led to the release of the Prime Minister, Mr. Mahendra Chaudhury, and others.

The reports said the Fijian military spokesman, Lt. Col. Filipo Tarakinikini, confirmed the arrests. He implied the arrests could be linked to the threats on the life of the President, Ratu Josefo Ilolio.

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