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British oil worker released in Aceh
The British Embassy announced that British oil worker Malcolm Primrose , who was abducted by unidentified armed men on Tuesday in Peureulak,East Aceh, has been released
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he British Embassy announced that British oil worker Malcolm Primrose , who was abducted by unidentified armed men on Tuesday in Peureulak,East Aceh, has been released.
According to a press release made available to The Jakarta Post, Malcolm, a senior drilling expert, was released in the surrounding area of the Alur Kol Village, Rantau Selamat District, East Aceh Regency on
Thursday morning.
Embassy officials are currently providing him with consular assistance.
'We would like to express our warm thanks for the support we have received from the Indonesian authorities, as well as from the Governor of Aceh and his staff, the Chief of Aceh police and his team, and many others who have worked so hard to secure his release,' the statement said.
PT Medco E&P Indonesia confirmed the release, saying that Malcolm had safely returned to his family. (hrl/dic)
