Smuggling Of 30 Tons Of Bombbai Bawang Thwarted In West Kalimantan, Will Be Sent By Jakarta

JAKARTA - The Regional Office of the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) of West Kalimantan thwarted an attempt to smuggle more than 30 tons of onions illegally imported at the Port of Dwikora Pontianak.

"The action was taken after the team received information from the public regarding the delivery of these agricultural commodities to Jakarta," said Head of the Customs and Excise Facilities Division of the West Kalimantan DJBC Regional Office, Beni Novri in Pontianak, Friday, confiscated by Antara.

Beni said his party immediately dispatched the Land Patrol Team to follow up on the report.

"This action began with information from the public about the delivery of onions which allegedly came from illegal imports to Jakarta," he said.

The team then monitored the distribution route and loading and unloading activities at Dwikora Port. As a result, officers found a truck carrying onions and about to be loaded to the Mulya Sentosa Ship bound for Jakarta.

After dismantling and disbursement, it was found that 1,536 sacks of onions marked "Export Quality Onion Produce of New Zealand" with a total weight of 30.7 tons. The value of goods is estimated at IDR 768 million, with a potential state loss of around IDR 278 million.

For truck drivers, officers are currently conducting further investigations to explore the distribution network and related parties.

"This action shows Customs and Excise's commitment in eradicating smuggling and maintaining state sovereignty, especially from the entry of illegal goods that can harm the national economy," said Beni.

West Kalimantan Customs and Excise emphasized that supervision of official and unofficial channels will continue to be tightened as an effort to protect the domestic industry and national economic stability.