Indonesian Customs Prevents Illegal Cigarettes with 196,000 Seized

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Jan.09.2024

Indonesian Customs Prevents Illegal Cigarettes with 196,000 Seized

Indonesia's Customs thwarted the distribution of illegal cigarettes, seizing at least 196,000, causing potential losses to the country.

According to a report from Indonesian news outlet Validnews, Indonesian Customs in Kudus have successfully intercepted the circulation of illegal cigarettes and seized at least 196,000 of them. The contraband was discovered by authorities at a courier company located in Jepara district, Central Java province.

Sandy Hendratmo Sopan, the Minister of Public Relations and Information Services at Kudus Customs, has stated that they have conducted on-ground patrols targeting shipping agents in Jepara County.

He explained that the patrol team suspects several packages that may contain illegal cigarettes.

We immediately conducted an inspection. The Customs at Kudu stopped the transportation of 196,000 illegal cigarette sticks. The operation took place at a shipping agency in the village of Pelemkerep," stated in an official declaration on Monday, January 8th.

After inspecting 117 packages, customs officials at the Port of Kudou have discovered 8,860 illicit cigarette packs, as stated by Sandy. These cigarettes, of various brands, lack the required tax stamps.

In summary, a search of this courier company has resulted in the discovery of at least 196,000 illegal cigarettes. Sandy stated that the estimated value of these illegal cigarettes amounts to 2,704,000 Indian Rupees. He further mentioned that due to the evasion of tobacco tax, the nation may incur potential losses, estimated at 1,876,000 Indian Rupees.

References:

[1] Bea Cukai Kudus Gagalkan Peredaran 196.000 Rokok Ilegal

Also Read:

[1] Dangers of Excessive E-cigarette Use: Lung Rupture

[2] Indonesia's E-Cigarette Industry Opposes Tax Reform Implementation

#Traditional tobacco #Asia #Indonesia #Customs #Illegal e-cigarettes

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