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Customs Seizes Over 670,000 Illegal Cigarettes in Gowa

From Republika · (7m ago) Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The South Sulawesi Customs and Excise office seized 670,600 illegal cigarettes in Gowa.
  • The operation targeted two locations, uncovering contraband valued at over $1 million and potentially saving the state $420,000 in taxes.
  • Authorities are processing the seized goods and urging the public to report illegal tobacco sales.

The Directorate General of Customs and Excise for South Sulawesi has successfully intercepted a significant quantity of illegal cigarettes in Gowa, South Sulawesi. This operation, conducted across two separate locations, underscores the ongoing commitment to combating the illicit trade of tobacco products within the region.

The enforcement team seized a total of 670,600 sticks of illegal cigarettes, with an estimated value of Rp1 billion. The first seizure occurred in Bumi Taborong Permai housing, Pallangga District, yielding 423,800 sticks worth Rp631.7 million. The second operation, on Bontonompo Road, Bontonompo District, recovered 246,800 sticks valued at Rp366.4 million.

The operation is part of the ongoing effort to eradicate the circulation of illegal cigarettes.

— Cahya NurgrahaHead of Compliance Guidance and Public Relations Section of the South Sulawesi Regional Office of DJBC

These seizures represent a substantial recovery of potential state revenue, estimated at approximately Rp650.7 million in unpaid duties and taxes. Officials highlighted that the methods employed by smugglers varied, including clandestine distribution and the sale of products without excise stamps. The Customs and Excise office is urging the public to refrain from engaging with illegal tobacco products and to actively report any suspected violations.

The public is urged not to engage in transactions of illegal excisable goods and to actively report indications of violations.

— Bea CukaiStatement from the Customs and Excise office
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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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