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Kediri City Seizes Thousands of Illegal Cigarettes in Joint Operation

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Kediri City authorities, in collaboration with the local customs office, seized over 3,400 untaxed cigarettes during a joint operation.
  • The operation targeted street vendors selling illegal cigarettes, highlighting the local government's commitment to enforcing customs regulations.
  • The confiscated items represent a significant loss in potential state revenue, with further operations planned to combat illegal tobacco sales.

Authorities in Kediri City have confiscated more than 3,400 untaxed cigarettes in a joint operation aimed at curbing the sale of illegal tobacco products. The operation, conducted by the Kediri City government and the local office of the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (KPPBC TMC Kediri), targeted street vendors suspected of distributing cigarettes without proper tax stamps.

The circulation of illegal cigarettes not only violates the law but also results in substantial losses for the state.

— Paulus Luhur BudiExplaining the rationale behind the operation to combat illegal tobacco sales.

Paulus Luhur Budi, Head of the Kediri City Public Order Agency (Satpol PP), stated that the operation underscores the local government's dedication to enforcing customs laws. He emphasized that the circulation of illegal cigarettes not only violates the law but also results in substantial losses for the state. The seized cigarettes represent an estimated Rp2.6 million in unpaid excise duties and a total estimated state loss of over Rp3.3 million.

Budi announced that such joint operations will continue periodically to eradicate the illegal cigarette trade within Kediri City. All confiscated items have been handed over to KPPBC TMC Kediri for further investigation and processing. This collaborative effort between central and regional governments aims to ensure compliance with customs regulations.

The joint operation will continue periodically to eradicate the illegal cigarette trade in Kediri City.

— Paulus Luhur BudiAnnouncing future enforcement actions against illegal cigarette vendors.

Viki Hendra Puspita, a junior customs inspector at KPPBC TMC Kediri, affirmed the effectiveness of the joint operation. He urged the public to report any suspected instances of illegal cigarette distribution by contacting the customs service hotline or the Kediri City Public Order Agency. The initiative reflects a coordinated approach to revenue protection and legal enforcement in the region.

This activity is tangible proof of the collaboration between the central and regional governments in maintaining compliance in the field of customs.

— Viki Hendra PuspitaHighlighting the cooperation between different government levels in the enforcement effort.
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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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