Indonesian Navy Destroys Illegal Tobacco Worth Billions of Rupiah

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Apr.23.2024
Indonesian Navy Destroys Illegal Tobacco Worth Billions of Rupiah
Indonesian Navy and prosecutors destroy billions worth of illegal tobacco, aiming to protect public health and economy.

According to Indonesian media TAGAR.id on April 22nd, the Indonesian Navy base in Lhokseumawe City and the North Aceh District Prosecutor's Office jointly destroyed hundreds of boxes of illegal tobacco worth billions of rupees. During a press conference, base commander Colonel Andi Susanto stated that this action was taken to protect the public from the impact of illegal tobacco circulation, in order to support the economic condition and tobacco processing industry in the community.

 

Colonel Andy pointed out that 350 boxes of illegal tobacco were destroyed, with an estimated value of approximately 1.3 billion rupees. In addition, a wooden boat used for smuggling the goods was also seized.

 

We are destroying the tobacco here, but the ships smuggling tobacco have been handed over to the prosecutor in the northern province. So far, nobody has been found and nobody has admitted to being the owner of the goods or being associated with the items we seized," added Colonel Susanto.

 

Colonel Susanto emphasized that his troops will continue to uphold maritime law. According to him, his work area is very likely to become an entry point for illegal goods, as the beaches are flat and far from residential areas. He conducted an investigation and arrest operation and found nearly 350 boxes of illegal cigarettes on a wooden boat. Colonel Susanto urged that anyone bringing goods into Indonesia must comply with customs regulations and meet all requirements. He hopes that this crackdown will make offenders realize the consequences of their actions and deter them from engaging in illegal activities that harm the country.

 

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