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Customs and Police Seize 499,200 Sticks of Illegal Golden Long Cigarettes

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Jambi Customs and the Kerinci Police confiscated 499,200 sticks of Golden Long brand cigarettes found without tax stamps.
  • The seizure highlights the collaboration between the two agencies in combating the circulation of illegal goods and protecting state revenue.
  • Authorities are urging the public to actively participate in the fight against illegal cigarettes by reporting suspicious activities and refraining from distributing or consuming untaxed products.

Jambi Customs, in collaboration with the Kerinci Police, has successfully seized a significant quantity of illegal cigarettes, totaling 499,200 sticks of the Golden Long brand. These cigarettes were found to be lacking the required tax stamps, indicating their illicit nature and bypassing of state duties.

Dafit Kasianto, Head of the Jambi Customs Office, emphasized that this seizure is a testament to the strong synergy between the Jambi Customs and the Kerinci Police in their joint efforts to eradicate the circulation of illegal goods. "This seizure is clear proof of the positive synergy between Jambi Customs and the Kerinci Police," Dafit stated. "We are committed to protecting the public from the circulation of illegal goods and securing state revenue."

Kasianto further explained that the cooperation between law enforcement agencies is crucial in narrowing the space for illegal cigarette distribution. The operation also aims to foster a healthy and fair business environment for legitimate businesses that comply with tax regulations. This crackdown not only targets illegal products but also supports businesses that adhere to the law.

This seizure is clear proof of the positive synergy between Jambi Customs and the Kerinci Police. We are committed to protecting the public from the circulation of illegal goods and securing state revenue.

— Dafit KasiantoKasianto highlighted the successful collaboration and the commitment to combating illegal trade.

Jambi Customs is actively encouraging public participation in the fight against illegal cigarettes. Citizens are urged not to distribute or consume cigarettes that do not comply with regulations, including those without tax stamps. The public is also encouraged to report any findings of untaxed cigarettes or other excisable goods suspected of violating legal provisions to the authorities.

The confiscation of nearly half a million illegal cigarette sticks underscores the ongoing challenge of illicit trade and the importance of continued vigilance and collaboration between enforcement agencies and the community to safeguard public interest and state revenue.

The synergy between law enforcement apparatus is an important part of narrowing the space for the circulation of illegal cigarettes.

— Dafit KasiantoKasianto explained the importance of inter-agency cooperation in controlling illegal cigarette distribution.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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