Bareskrim Uncovers Illegal Food Import Practices in Pontianak, 23 Tonnes of Commodities Seized

JAKARTA - The Gakkum team from the Directorate of Special Criminal Offences (Dittipideksus) at Bareskrim Polri has uncovered a smuggling offence involving the illegal import of food commodities in Pontianak City, West Kalimantan. Dittipideksus Bareskrim Polri Brigadier General Ade Safri Simanjuntak stated that during the enforcement action on Monday (13/4/2026), police seized a total of 23.146 tonnes of food items from two different locations. “The first enforcement location was at Jalan Budi Karya Number 5, Pontianak Selatan, Pontianak City, West Kalimantan, and the second location at Jalan Budi Karya Komp. Pontianak Square Benua Melayu Darat, Pontianak Selatan, West Kalimantan,” said Ade Safri in his statement on Friday (17/4/2026). From the first location, officers found 10.35 tonnes of food commodities consisting of shallots, garlic, and yellow onions. “The total illegal imported food commodities found amounted to 23.146 kilograms or 23.146 tonnes,” he said. Overall, the secured evidence included 2,124 kilograms of shallots, 9,140 kilograms of garlic, 7,980 kilograms of yellow onions, 1,692 kilograms of red berry onions, and 2,210 kilograms of dried chillies. “The smuggling or illegal import of these food commodities is suspected to have entered West Kalimantan Province from Malaysia,” he revealed. Police also disclosed that the shop or warehouse owners only acted as recipients or buyers from other parties who are currently being pursued. At present, all storage locations have been cordoned off by police for further investigation purposes. At least three locations in and around Pontianak remain under surveillance. In addition, Bareskrim is coordinating with Perum Bulog Pontianak for the safekeeping of the seized food commodities as evidence.