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        "id": 1716053,
        "msgid": "maluku-customs-office-seizes-64-000-illegal-cigarettes-in-shipment-package-1777874004",
        "date": "2026-05-04 12:18:13",
        "title": "Maluku Customs Office Seizes 64,000 Illegal Cigarettes in Shipment Package",
        "author": "Ferry kisihandi",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "The Maluku Regional Customs Office has thwarted the circulation of 64,000 illegal cigarettes discovered in a shipment at Yos Sudarso Port in Ambon, originating from Surabaya and disguised as fabric goods. The operation, based on intelligence, prevented an estimated state revenue loss of Rp 61.9 million and protected consumers from unregulated products while ensuring fair business competition. The suspect faces charges under Indonesia's excise laws, underscoring the office's commitment to safeguarding public welfare and national finances.",
        "content": "<p>The Maluku Regional Customs Office foiled the distribution of 64,000\nillegal cigarettes at Yos Sudarso Port in Sirimau District, Ambon City,\non Tuesday (28\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>The Head of Enforcement Section II of the Maluku Regional Customs\nOffice, I Putu Herma Sudawan, stated that the seizure of these illegal\ncigarettes stemmed from intelligence information regarding a shipment of\ntobacco excise goods (BKC HT) suspected to be illegal from Surabaya to\nAmbon.<\/p>\n<p>Based on field analysis of the information, officers became\nsuspicious of a shipment consisting of four packages wrapped in\ncardboard and black plastic, declared as \u201cFahry Kain Ambon\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Officers then inspected the packages and discovered illegal\nmachine-rolled clove cigarettes (SKM) of the \u201cKJR\u201d brand without excise\nstamps (plain cigarettes) inside. The total seized goods amounted to\n64,000 cigarettes packed in four cartons, with an estimated value of Rp\n95,040,000.<\/p>\n<p>Following the enforcement action, officers issued a Seizure Evidence\nLetter (SBP) and secured all evidence along with the perpetrator for\nfurther examination at the Maluku Regional Customs Office.<\/p>\n<p>Putu stated that this enforcement against illegal cigarettes directly\nbenefits the public by protecting consumers from goods that do not meet\nregulations and could cause harm, while maintaining price stability and\nhealthy business competition for compliant enterprises.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the action prevented a potential state loss of Rp\n61,927,400, which can be redirected to support development and public\nservices.<\/p>\n<p>For their actions, the perpetrator is suspected of violating Article\n54 of Law No.\u00a039 of 2007 on Amendments to Law No.\u00a011 of 1995 on\nExcise.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, all seized goods have been impounded and are undergoing\nfurther investigation for case deepening.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis enforcement is part of the Maluku Regional Customs Office\u2019s\ncommitment to protecting the public, ensuring business fairness, and\nguaranteeing that every state revenue contributes maximally to public\nwelfare,\u201d Putu said in a statement on Monday (4\/5\/2026).<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/maluku-customs-office-seizes-64-000-illegal-cigarettes-in-shipment-package-1777874004",
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