39 Enforcement Actions in 7 Months: Bontang Customs' Oversight Performance Surpasses 2025 Achievements
The Bontang Customs and Excise Office recorded 39 enforcement actions against various excise violations up to 21 July 2026, with the value of seized goods reaching Rp 186,461,000. This result represents a significant increase compared to the nearly identical period up to 31 July 2025, both in the number of actions and the potential state losses successfully prevented.
From the 39 enforcement actions, the value of seized goods amounted to Rp 186,461,000, an increase of approximately 35.2 per cent compared to the nearly identical period the previous year. Meanwhile, the potential state losses safeguarded reached Rp 120,158,629, an increase of around 47.4 per cent.
The Head of the Enforcement and Investigation Section at Bontang Customs, Candra Haqu Yodana, explained that the majority of the enforcement results stemmed from the circulation of illegal tobacco products. In addition, officers also seized illegal beverages containing ethyl alcohol (MMEA) circulating without meeting the provisions.
‘From all these enforcement actions, we seized 100,920 sticks of illegal tobacco products with a goods value of Rp 167,301,000 and safeguarded potential state losses of Rp 110,705,199, an increase of 79.2 per cent. Furthermore, 94.67 litres of illegal beverages containing ethyl alcohol (MMEA) were also seized, with a goods value of Rp 19,160,000 and safeguarded potential state losses of Rp 9,453,430,’ he stated.
He added that the increase in achievements was the result of continuous supervision carried out throughout the Bontang Customs working area. One of the strategies implemented is Operation ASAP (Secure the Source of Revenue), which focuses on eradicating the circulation of illegal tobacco products from distribution channels to storage locations.
In addition to Operation ASAP, Bontang Customs routinely conducts Market Operations targeting shops, kiosks, traditional markets, and various other sales points. Through these activities, officers ensure that traded excisable goods comply with regulations, including the use of legal excise stamps.
Not solely focused on law enforcement, both operations are also utilised as a means of education for traders and the public. During each activity, officers provide understanding regarding the characteristics of illegal excisable goods, the legal risks involved, and the negative impact of their circulation on state revenue, fair business competition, and consumer protection.
‘Through preventive and repressive approaches that run in tandem, we strive to improve public compliance with excise regulations,’ said Candra.
Bontang Customs affirmed it will continue to optimise supervision through collaboration with law enforcement agencies, local governments, and various stakeholders. This synergy is expected to maintain the effectiveness of law enforcement while suppressing the circulation of illegal excisable goods in the Bontang region.