Sri Mulyani Spoke About The Smuggling Of 309 Kg Of Crystal Methamphetamine Which Was Thwarted By Customs And Excise

Illustration of Customs and Excise officers (Photo: Doc. Ministry of Finance)

Minister of Finance (Menkeu) Sri Mulyani is known to have contributed to the success of the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) and the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) in thwarting the smuggling of 309 kg of crystal methamphetamine.

The extraordinary joint operation of BNN and Customs and Excise reached the EEZ. As a result, 309 packs of methamphetamine and 8 Iranian citizens were suspects. Once again, my staff and I thank you very much for saving the nation's children," said the Minister of Finance, imitating a short message from the Head of BNN Petrus Reinhard Golose, Sunday, February 26.

The Minister of Finance explained that this success was an excellent collaboration between BNN and Customs and Excise in preventing methamphetamine (shabu) smuggling, namely 309 packs of psychotropic drugs equivalent to 309 kg.

"The excellent cooperation between BNN and Customs and Excise protects the Indonesian people from the dangers of methamphetamine which is intensively smuggled into Indonesia and threatens the safety of the nation's children," said the Minister of Finance.

Not forgetting the state treasurer expressed his same appreciation to the anti-drug agency.

Thank you Mr. Petrus Golose and BNN, as well as thank you RI Customs for your work and extraordinary results to protect Indonesia. Support those who work cleanly and honestly. Customs is getting better! Jakarta, February 26, 2023," he stressed.

For information, the 309 kg drug was arrested by officers, there were about 96 nautical miles from the South Coast of Banten.

"Drugs are known to be hidden in the ship's conference, and after dismantling the walls of the middle hold room near the engine, 309 packs of methamphetamine were found. Currently, evidence of narcotics and suspects have been secured by Customs officers for further processing," said Director of Communication and Guidance for DJBC Service Users Nirwala Dwi Heryanto as previously reported by the editor.