North Sumatra Immigration Destroys 3,579 Obsolete Passports for Security

The North Sumatra Immigration office has destroyed 3,579 obsolete passport booklets, a measure taken to safeguard state documents and prevent their misuse.

The transparent destruction process, conducted in accordance with established procedures, took place at the North Sumatra Ministry of Law and Human Rights office. The batch included 3,357 ordinary 48-page passport booklets and 222 24-page booklets.

According to Arauna Giovanni, Head of the Travel Document, Stay Permit, and Immigration Status Division at the North Sumatra Immigration office, all documents were verified both administratively and physically before destruction. This ensures they meet the requirements for disposal and cannot be reactivated or exploited.

Giovanni emphasized that this initiative is a key part of the Directorate General of Immigration's ongoing efforts to uphold the integrity of Indonesia's travel document system. The process was overseen by a team from the Directorate General of Immigration's Intelligence Directorate, ensuring accountability and adherence to regulations. This action reflects the Immigration Directorate General's commitment to "Immigration for the People," as mandated by Director General Hendarsam Marantoko.

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The destruction was carried out transparently, documented, and in accordance with applicable procedures