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    "data": {
        "id": 1888892,
        "msgid": "west-sumatra-police-vow-to-eradicate-illegal-mining-1785333111",
        "date": "2026-07-29 20:12:00",
        "title": "West Sumatra Police Vow to Eradicate Illegal Mining",
        "author": "Putri Yuliani",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Legal",
        "summary": "The West Sumatra Regional Police have pledged a firm crackdown on all unlicensed mining activities, citing severe environmental damage and state losses. The commitment was underscored during a press conference led by the Director of Special Criminal Investigation. Authorities are also investigating the supply chain, including collectors of the illegally extracted materials.",
        "content": "<p>The West Sumatra Regional Police (Polda Sumbar) has demonstrated a\nfirm commitment to eradicating illegal mining practices within its\njurisdiction. The Directorate of Special Criminal Investigation\n(Ditreskrimsus) Polda Sumbar stated it will not hesitate to take\ndecisive action against all forms of unlicensed mining (PETI), which are\ndeemed to severely damage the environment and harm the state. The\nstatement was made during a press conference held at the Polda Sumbar\nheadquarters on Wednesday (29\/7), led by Director of Special Criminal\nInvestigation, Commissioner Andry Kurniawan. \u201cWe are serious. The\nDirectorate of Special Criminal Investigation will not hesitate to take\nfirm action in the field against PETI activities in West Sumatra,\nbecause it clearly causes massive losses and environmental damage,\u201d he\nasserted. Commissioner Kurniawan added that investigators have already\ngathered important information regarding the network, including the\nidentities of parties acting as collectors or buyers of the illegal\nmining products. The investigation is ongoing to fully uncover the\ncriminal chain. The Head of Public Relations for Polda Sumbar,\nCommissioner Susmelawati Rosya, confirmed that the crackdown is a direct\nimplementation of the Regional Police Chief\u2019s commitment to uphold the\nlaw and respond to public concern over environmental destruction.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/west-sumatra-police-vow-to-eradicate-illegal-mining-1785333111",
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    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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