JAKARTA - The Special Criminal Investigation Directorate (Ditkrimsus) of the Gorontalo Regional Police (Polda) has secured 259 sacks of black stone minerals (galena) from unlicensed mining in Tilonggubula Village, East Suwawa District, Bone Bolango Regency, Gorontalo.
Director of Reskrimsus of the Gorontalo Police, Commissioner General Maruly Pardede, said that the law enforcement was carried out on Friday (22/5), which also secured two residents suspected of being involved in the possession of galena minerals.
"In addition to 259 bags of black stones, we also secured two residents with initials JK who are collectors and H as financiers," said Maruly as reported by ANTARA, Monday, May 25.
In the disclosure, it was found that JK was a local resident, while H was a resident from outside Gorontalo who had long resided in the area.
Based on the results of the investigation, the black stone mineral storage activity has been going on for 10 days, namely the mining material is collected from workers in the 'Sawing Stone' area, East Suwawa District.
The results of the statements of the two residents who were secured, some of the black stones had been sold to a resident with the initials EL who is currently still being pursued by police personnel.
To uncover this case, the Gorontalo Police Sub-Directorate of Tipidter Ditreskrimsus Opsnal team is investigating and pursuing those involved up to the level of financiers and investors.
This law enforcement and enforcement also coincides with the issuance of the People's Mining Permit (IPR) in Gorontalo Province, as previously announced by the Governor of Gorontalo Gusnar Ismail some time ago.
To account for their actions, the two residents are threatened with the shackles of Article 161 of Law Number 4 of 2009 concerning Mineral and Coal Mining, with a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a maximum fine of Rp. 100 billion.
"Enforcement is a form of commitment by the Gorontalo Police to encourage legal and responsible mine governance in this area," he said.
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