Batam Customs And Excise Captures Kayu Ship Transporting Illegal Bags And Shoes

The wooden ship is suspected of carrying an illegal bag and septu which were secured by the Batam Customs Officer (photo: dock. intermediate)

The Batam Customs Main Service Office arrested a wooden ship suspected of transporting illegal used bags and shoes in the waters of Lembu Island, Batam City, Riau Islands (Kepri) on Saturday, July 8.

"This morning the Customs and Excise officer secured a wooden ship KM TTS suspected of carrying illegal used bags and shoes in the waters of Lembu Island," said Head of the Batam Customs Information Service, Ricky Hanafi when contacted in Batam, Saturday, July 8.

Ricky said that when he was arrested, officers managed to find various brands of used bags and shoes that were suspected of being illegal to be brought from abroad to Batam.

"We found the bags and shoes that were suspected to be illegal were put in sacks on the ship. The number is currently still being calculated by officers," he said.

In addition to bags and shoes, Batam Customs and Excise officers also helped secure the crew (ABK) who are currently at the Customs Office for inspection by officers.

"There were 3 crew members who were arrested, they are currently in the process of being investigated. The origin of the used goods that were secured is still under investigation," he said.