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    "data": {
        "id": 1725918,
        "msgid": "customs-and-police-thwart-distribution-of-suspected-harmful-liquid-vape-1778226939",
        "date": "2026-05-08 13:13:09",
        "title": "Customs and Police Thwart Distribution of Suspected Harmful Liquid Vape",
        "author": "Ferry kisihandi",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "Indonesian Customs officials from Pantoloan, in collaboration with Central Sulawesi Police's Narcotics Directorate, intercepted a suspicious package at a delivery service in Palu, uncovering three units of Yakuza-brand liquid vapes allegedly containing the dangerous substance Etomidate, disguised among snacks. The shipment used a fake recipient identity and uncontactable phone number to evade detection, highlighting evolving smuggling tactics via courier services. This action underscores Customs' commitment to public protection by enhancing oversight and inter-agency cooperation to prevent hazardous goods from circulating in society.",
        "content": "<p>The synergy between Pantoloan Customs and the Central Sulawesi\nPolice\u2019s Narcotics Investigation Directorate successfully conducted an\nenforcement action against a shipped item suspected of containing\nhazardous substances at one of the delivery service companies in Palu\ncity.<\/p>\n<p>The item was disguised with a mixture of snacks as part of the\nshipping modus operandi. The enforcement took place at one of the\ndelivery service companies located on Diponegoro Street, Palu Barat\nSubdistrict, Palu City, Central Sulawesi (1\/5\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>The enforcement began with intelligence information received by the\nPantoloan Customs team regarding a suspicious package believed to\ncontain Yakuza-brand liquid vapes with the hazardous substance\nEtomidate.<\/p>\n<p>Based on joint examination by officials, one box containing three\nunits of Yakuza-brand liquid vapes was found. To deceive the officials,\nthe item was disguised with a mixture of snacks or crisps as part of the\nshipping modus operandi.<\/p>\n<p>Officials then conducted further investigation by coordinating with\nthe delivery service regarding the package, which was known to use Cash\non Delivery (COD) payment method.<\/p>\n<p>However, during tracing up to the delivery process to the destination\naddress, the recipient identity listed on the consignment note was found\nto be invalid, while the contact number provided was unreachable. This\ncondition strengthens the suspicion that the shipment used a fictitious\nidentity to avoid tracking by officials.<\/p>\n<p>As a result of the enforcement, officials secured evidence in the\nform of one box containing three units of Yakuza-brand liquid vapes\nalong with snacks for further research and handling in accordance with\napplicable regulations.<\/p>\n<p>Head of the Internal Compliance and Outreach Section of Pantoloan\nCustoms, Galih Seno Prabowo, explained that the success of this\nenforcement is a form of commitment to carrying out the community\nprotector function through supervision of shipped goods traffic.<\/p>\n<p>The modus operandi of smuggling hazardous goods continues to evolve,\nincluding by exploiting delivery services and disguising items to pass\ninspections.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTherefore, Customs will continue to strengthen supervision and\ntighten synergy with law enforcement apparatus to ensure that hazardous\ngoods do not circulate in society,\u201d said Galih in a statement on Friday\n(8\/5\/2026).<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/customs-and-police-thwart-distribution-of-suspected-harmful-liquid-vape-1778226939",
        "image": ""
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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