Polda Kaltara Uncovers Smuggling of 55 Ballpress Illegal Used Clothing from Malaysia

Kaltara Police Chief Brig. Gen. Andries Hermanto/ISTIMEWA PHOTO

TANJUNG SELOR - The North Kalimantan Regional Police (Polda) has uncovered a case of smuggling 55 ballpress containing used clothes imported illegally which are suspected of entering through the border from Malaysia.

Wakapolda Kaltara Brigjen Andries Hermanto said that this disclosure was the result of the work of the Special Criminal Investigation Directorate (Ditreskrimsus) through the investigators of Subdit I/Indagsi.

"From this operation, officers secured 55 imported used clothing ballpress as evidence. The investigation is still ongoing to trace the network and other parties suspected of being involved," said Brigadier General Andries, Wednesday, February 11.

He emphasized that smuggling imported used clothes was not merely an administrative violation, but a crime that had a wide impact on society and the country.

"Smuggling of imported used clothes is not only an administrative violation, but a crime that has a wide impact on society and the country, both in terms of economy, health, and protection of domestic industries," said Andries.

"Kaltara which borders directly with neighboring countries (Malaysia) is very vulnerable to becoming a gateway for illegal goods. Therefore, the Kaltara Police are committed not to give space for the practice of black trade and will take firm action against any perpetrators in accordance with applicable laws," he continued.

According to him, the Kaltara Police are committed to continue to tighten supervision of the border area and crack down on all forms of illegal trade that harms the economic interests and sovereignty of the country.

"The public is also urged not to engage in similar activities,"