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        "id": 2057061,
        "msgid": "lamongan-customs-destroys-illegal-cigarettes-1793080349",
        "date": "2026-10-27 12:02:13",
        "title": "Lamongan Customs Destroys Illegal Cigarettes",
        "author": "Friska Yolandha",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "Gresik Customs and Lamongan regency officials destroyed hundreds of thousands of illegal cigarettes seized between the second quarter and October 2026. The goods were valued at about Rp1.23 billion, with potential state revenue losses estimated at Rp600 million, as officials urged the public to help curb illegal sales.",
        "content": "<p>LAMONGAN \u2014 Gresik Customs, the Lamongan Regency Government and\nrelated agencies destroyed hundreds of thousands of illegal cigarettes.\nThe destruction took place at Lamongan Regency Square on Monday (26\nOctober 2026).<\/p>\n<p>The cigarettes had been seized by officers between the second quarter\nand October 2026. Their total value was estimated at Rp1.23 billion,\nwith potential losses to state revenue of around Rp600 million.<\/p>\n<p>The head of Gresik Customs, Raden Muhammad Agus Ekawidjaja, said\ncombating illegal cigarettes was part of Customs\u2019 role in collecting\nrevenue and protecting the public. \u201cThe circulation of illegal\ncigarettes could reduce state revenue while also creating unfair\nbusiness competition,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n<p>Lamongan Regent Yuhronur Efendi, who also attended, praised\ncross-sector collaboration and public participation in providing\ninformation about suspected illegal cigarette distribution. Residents\u2019\nsupport was considered crucial to narrowing the scope for lawbreakers to\noperate in the regency.<\/p>\n<p>Gresik Customs urged the public to support efforts to combat illegal\ncigarettes by refraining from buying or trading products that do not\ncomply with regulations. Residents were also encouraged to report\nsuspected violations promptly to the relevant authorities.<\/p>\n<p>Through continued monitoring, enforcement and cooperation, the\ncirculation of illegal cigarettes is expected to be curbed effectively.\nThe effort is also intended to protect state revenue and foster a\nhealthy business climate for the public.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/lamongan-customs-destroys-illegal-cigarettes-1793080349",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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