Joint team secures luxury car smuggled from Malaysia at Indonesian border

Indonesian authorities have successfully intercepted a luxury vehicle smuggled from Malaysia, highlighting ongoing efforts to tighten border security and prevent illicit trade. A joint team comprising customs officials, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), and the National Police (Polri) seized a Toyota Land Cruiser with Malaysian license plates.

The operation took place on June 19, 2026, in the border area of Langau Village, Puring Kencana District, Kapuas Hulu Regency, West Kalimantan. The seizure followed intelligence received by the Nanga Badau Customs and Excise office regarding a Malaysian-plated vehicle suspected of entering Indonesia through unofficial channels.

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The vehicle was suspected to have entered through unofficial channels without valid customs notification documents. This violates customs provisions as stipulated in Law Number 10 of 1995, which has been amended by Law Number 17 of 2006.

During a patrol of known smuggling routes, the joint team discovered the Land Cruiser parked without a driver at an unofficial crossing point. After local village officials confirmed no owner was present, the vehicle was secured and sealed. The luxury car is estimated to be worth around Rp 250 million (approximately $15,000 USD).

Henry Imanuel Sinuraya, Head of the Nanga Badau Customs and Excise Office, stated that the vehicle was smuggled without proper import documentation, violating Indonesian customs law. He emphasized the commitment to strengthening border surveillance through inter-agency cooperation and community involvement, urging the public to report any suspicious activities. The successful interception underscores the collaborative approach to safeguarding national sovereignty and preventing economic losses from illegal imports.

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We also hope for the active role of the community to immediately report if they know of any suspicious activities, especially those related to violations in the customs field.