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        "id": 1730901,
        "msgid": "customs-intensifies-operations-in-west-java-secures-over-2-million-illegal-cigarettes-1778487480",
        "date": "2026-05-11 12:54:35",
        "title": "Customs Intensifies Operations in West Java, Secures Over 2 Million Illegal Cigarettes",
        "author": "Dwi Murdaningsih",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "The West Java Customs Office, in collaboration with its regional units, conducted Operation 'Maung Padjajaran' from 22-28 April 2026, resulting in the seizure of over 2 million illegal cigarettes valued at Rp 3.1 billion, saving the state an estimated Rp 1.56 billion in potential losses. The operation involved 248 enforcement actions targeting shops, kiosks, and delivery services suspected of distributing contraband tobacco products. Officials emphasized not only enforcement but also public education on identifying illegal cigarettes to foster a compliant tobacco industry and protect state revenues.",
        "content": "<p>REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BANDUNG - The West Java Regional Customs Office\n(Kanwil) along with all its vertical units in the working area secured\nmore than 2 million illegal cigarettes through Operation \u2018Maung\nPadjajaran\u2019 from 22-28 April 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The supervision activities involved synergy between the West Java\nRegional Customs Office and Bandung Customs, Bogor Customs, Purwakarta\nCustoms, Cirebon Customs, and Tasikmalaya Customs. In this operation,\nofficers conducted intensive monitoring at various distribution points\nand circulation routes for goods, from shops and kiosks to parcel\ndelivery companies (PJT) suspected of being distribution channels for\nillegal cigarettes.<\/p>\n<p>From the results of the one-week operation, the West Java Regional\nCustoms Office recorded 248 enforcement actions. This number consisted\nof 56 actions against shops or kiosks caught selling illegal cigarettes,\nas well as 191 actions against shipped goods at parcel delivery\ncompanies suspected to contain illegal tobacco products.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, officers successfully secured 2,092,830 illegal cigarettes\nwith an estimated value of Rp 3.1 billion. From this amount, the\npotential state losses saved are estimated at Rp 1.56 billion.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to enforcement actions, the West Java Regional Customs\nOffice followed up on the operation results through an ultimum remedium\n(UR) approach. A total of seven UR activities were carried out with a\nvalue of Rp 361.5 million as part of efforts for administrative\nresolution and proportional law enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>Head of the West Java Regional Customs Office, Finari Manan, stated\nthat this operation not only focused on enforcement but also on\neducating the public about the dangers and impacts of illegal cigarette\ncirculation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThrough this operation, we hope the public will increasingly\nunderstand the characteristics of illegal cigarettes and actively\nparticipate in rejecting the circulation of illegal excisable goods in\ntheir surroundings,\u201d said Finari.<\/p>\n<p>He also emphasised that consistent and collaborative monitoring is\nexpected to create a healthy business climate for the compliant tobacco\nindustry. According to him, joint efforts between authorities and the\npublic are key to maintaining state revenues while closing off spaces\nfor illegal product circulation in West Java.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/customs-intensifies-operations-in-west-java-secures-over-2-million-illegal-cigarettes-1778487480",
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