The Papua Special Customs Regional Office and the Sorong Customs\nOperations Base launched Operation Jaring Wallacea on Friday (9 October\n2026). The operation is part of efforts to strengthen customs and excise\noversight, protect the public\u2014particularly in Papua\u2014from the circulation\nof illegal imported goods, and prevent the illegal export of Indonesia\u2019s\nnatural resources.<\/p>\n
Encep, head of the Papua Special Customs Regional Office, said\nOperation Jaring Wallacea was an important step towards strengthening\noversight and fulfilling Customs\u2019 role as a community protector.\n\u201cOperation Jaring Wallacea demonstrates Customs\u2019 commitment to carrying\nout its community-protection function, particularly by protecting the\npeople of Papua from illegal imports and preventing Indonesia\u2019s natural\nresources from being taken out of the country unlawfully. We continue to\nstrengthen oversight to protect Indonesia\u2019s natural resources and ensure\ntrade complies with applicable regulations,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Through the operation, Customs is increasing surveillance of goods in\ntransit, both those entering Indonesia and those being sent abroad. The\noversight is expected to prevent customs and excise violations and help\nsafeguard national interests.<\/p>\n
Papua occupies a strategic position and its geographical\ncharacteristics require robust oversight. The operation is therefore\npart of Customs\u2019 efforts to heighten vigilance against potential\nviolations, including the smuggling of imported goods and the illegal\nremoval of Indonesia\u2019s natural resources.<\/p>\n
\u201cCo-operation between the Papua Special Customs Regional Office and\nthe Sorong Customs Operations Base is essential to supporting field\nsurveillance. With operational resources and coordination between work\nunits, Customs is seeking to carry out its oversight duties effectively\nand within its authority,\u201d Encep said.<\/p>\n
Operation Jaring Wallacea also underscores Papua Customs\u2019 commitment\nto safeguarding borders and trade routes. The initiative aims to protect\nthe public from the effects of illegal goods circulating and to ensure\nIndonesia\u2019s natural resources are used in accordance with applicable\nregulations.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith sustained oversight and support from various parties, we hope\nefforts to prevent and take action against customs and excise violations\ncan be further strengthened in the interests of the state and the\npublic,\u201d Encep said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/papua-customs-launches-wallacea-net-operation-to-prevent-illegal-imports-1791870659", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }