Police Uncover Alleged Misuse of Subsidised Fuel in North Morowali
Palu (ANTARA) - The Directorate of Special Criminal Investigation (Ditreskrimsus) of the Central Sulawesi Regional Police has uncovered an alleged criminal act of misuse in the transportation and/or trade of subsidised fuel oil (BBM) in the form of bio solar in North Morowali Regency.
The Central Sulawesi Police’s Head of Public Relations, Senior Commissioner Pol. Djoko Wienartono, stated in Palu on Saturday that the revelation resulted from an investigation by Unit I of Subdirectorate IV for Specific Crimes (Tipidter) in Ganda-Ganda Village, Petasia Subdistrict.
“In this uncovering, investigators found a storage site for bio solar fuel in a considerable quantity. Officers secured seven plastic tanks, each with a capacity of 1,000 litres,” he said.
Of that amount, two tanks were fully filled, while another contained about 60 litres, bringing the total estimated fuel found to 2,060 litres.
He revealed that based on initial examinations, the storage site belonged to a resident with the initials HT (55), a self-employed individual residing in Ganda-Ganda Village.
To investigators, HT explained that the fuel was obtained from PT Mega Trans Investama Sukses using the services of transporter PT Harmony Solusi Energi, with a total purchase of 5,000 litres.
He stated that in handling this case, the Central Sulawesi Police through Ditreskrimsus has taken several steps, including visiting the crime scene (TKP), setting up police lines, and examining HT and another witness with the initials VH.
The Head of Public Relations emphasised that they will act firmly against all forms of misuse of subsidised BBM that harm the state and the public.
He also urged the public not to get involved in such illegal practices and to immediately report to the authorities if they find indications of subsidised BBM misuse.
“This law enforcement is a form of the Police’s commitment to ensuring the distribution of subsidised BBM reaches its intended targets,” he said.
He added that the case is currently in the investigation stage by the Central Sulawesi Police and will continue to delve into allegations of violations related to the distribution and use of subsidised BBM, including completing investigation administration and reporting case developments to superiors.
“We ensure the investigation process will be conducted professionally and transparently. This case will soon proceed to the next stage in accordance with applicable legal provisions,” he said.