Indonesia's West Java BJBC Destroys Illegal Tobacco and Alcohol

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Dec.07.2023

Indonesia's West Java BJBC Destroys Illegal Tobacco and Alcohol

Indonesia's West Java customs office to destroy illegal cigarettes and alcohol valued at 8.2 billion rupiah.

According to a report by Liputan6 on December 6, Yanti Sarmuhidayantie, the head of BikaSi, also known as the West Java Office of Customs and Excise, announced that the office will be destroying illegal tobacco and alcohol, which are considered national assets.

Yanti Sarmuhidayantie, at the Bacasi Tax Office, has provided a detailed account of the destruction of 4.16 million illicit cigarette packs and 466.22 liters of illegal alcoholic beverages, with a total value of 8.2 billion rupees.

References:

[1] Bea Cukai Bekasi Musnahkan Rokok dan Miras Ilegal Senilai Rp 8,14 Miliar

Also Read:

[1] Cracking down on Illegal Cigarette Market in Marang County, Indonesia

[2] Interception of Illegal Cigarettes Smuggled from Singapore

[3] Key Proposal of E-cigarette Tax Adjustment in Indonesia

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

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