120 boxes of fake lubricant seized

PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Police confiscated about 120 boxes containing about 20 cans each of fake engine lubricant from Jl. Ahmad Gang I, Sokaraja Kidul, Sokaraja subdistrict on Monday night.

In an operation headed by Banyumas Police chief Sr. Comr. Nata Kesuma, 16 drums containing 200 liters of the fake lubricant were also seized.

The fake lubricating oil was kept in cans similar to the original containers bearing the name of several brands, such as Pertamina's Mesran Super, Federal Oil, Penzoil, Meditran, Top 1 and SAE.

However, during the raid police did not apprehend any suspects. The raid was conducted after receiving reports from local residents.

The factory was empty during the raid with only a maid and an employee present.

According to the pair, the owner of the factory was Bambang Hermanto.(45)