Customs Destroys Illegal Goods Worth Rp 44.5 Billion in Riau

The Riau Regional Customs Office destroyed customs and excise enforcement goods that have been declared State Property (BMMN) for the 2024 to 2025 period on Tuesday (14/4/2026). The destruction took place at two different locations: symbolically in the courtyard of the Riau Regional Customs Office, followed by the full process at the Denarhanud Rudal 004/WSBY Dumai. The destroyed items included 28.8 million sticks of tobacco excise goods (BKC HT), 1,214 litres of beverages containing ethyl alcohol (MMEA), other imported goods such as 351 bales of used clothing, 337 bales of footwear, as well as other consumer and electronic goods. The total value of the destroyed goods is estimated at Rp 44,825,842,154, with a potential state loss of Rp 26,909,587,272. “The goods we destroyed are the result of enforcement actions carried out through patrols and operations in the Riau and West Sumatra provinces,” detailed the Head of the Riau Regional Customs Office, Dwijo Muryono, in a statement on Wednesday (15/4/2026). In addition to the destroyed goods, during 2024 and 2025, he explained, the Riau Regional Customs Office conducted 10 investigations involving 12 suspects. The destruction was carried out based on the approval of the Minister of Finance through the Directorate General of State Assets (DJKN) as part of efforts to maintain administrative order and transparency in managing customs and excise enforcement goods. The event was attended by various related agencies, including officials from the Ministry of Finance in Riau, the High Prosecutor’s Office, TNI, Police, as well as other government agencies and institutions. Dwijo stated that this destruction represents Customs’ commitment to enforcing the law and protecting the public and businesses from the circulation of illegal goods. This step also aims to maintain a healthy business climate and protect state revenues. “We urge the public not to buy, sell, or distribute illegal goods. Active public participation is very much needed to support efforts to eradicate smuggling and the circulation of illegal goods in Indonesia,” he concluded.