Sumbawa Customs Destroys Illegal Excise Goods Worth Rp 827 Million

The Sumbawa Customs and Excise Office has destroyed illegal excisable goods (BKC) seized during enforcement operations throughout the 2025 to 2026 period. The destroyed goods were valued at Rp 827,081,000.00.

The destruction was carried out in the yard of the Sumbawa Customs Office and at the Raberas Final Disposal Site (TPA) in Sumbawa Regency on Thursday (13/8/2026). The items destroyed consisted of 788,369 illicit cigarettes, 114,368 grammes of sliced tobacco (TIS), and 647.62 litres of beverages containing ethyl alcohol (MMEA).

From these enforcement actions, the potential state losses successfully safeguarded are estimated to reach Rp 836,382,770, encompassing excise duty, value-added tax on excise, and tobacco tax.

Head of the Sumbawa Customs Office, Sugeng Hariyanto, stated that the destruction is part of efforts to protect the public while creating a fair business climate for operators who have complied with regulations. “This destruction is not merely a legal action, but a concrete step to uphold justice for compliant business operators and protect public health from products with unguaranteed standards,” Sugeng said in a statement on Friday (14/8/2026).

According to Sugeng, this success was inseparable from Customs’ synergy with various parties, including the Indonesian National Armed Forces, the National Police, the Public Prosecution Service, the Regional Government, and the Civil Service Police Unit. Support was provided through, among other things, the utilisation of the Tobacco Excise Revenue Sharing Fund (DBH CHT), as well as independent operations conducted by Sumbawa Customs.

The violations found during enforcement were dominated by the circulation of cigarettes without excise bands, the use of counterfeit or used excise bands, and the use of excise bands not in accordance with their designation. These practices constitute violations of statutory provisions in the field of excise.

The destruction was carried out using methods that ensure the goods cannot be reused or recirculated. The items were crushed, incinerated, and mixed with other materials so that they lost their function and utility value.

“Through this activity, we once again invite the public to play an active role in eradicating the circulation of illegal excisable goods. The public is expected to participate in monitoring and reporting if they find indications of illicit cigarette circulation in their neighbourhoods,” concluded Sugeng.