Central Java (Central Java) Regional Police (Polda) took firm action against two points of land mining activities in Pati and Blora Regencies. The illegal land mining activities in the two locations did not have a permit from the competent authorities.

Head of Sub-Directorate IV of the Special Criminal Investigation Directorate of the Central Java Police (Central Java) AKBP Robert Sihombing said the two locations were in Sambeng Village, Todanan District, Blora Regency; and Sumbermulyo Village, Tlogowungu District, Pati Regency.

"He was raided while still carrying out uruk land acquisition activities," he said in Semarang, Wednesday, February 8, as reported by Antara.

From each location, the police confiscated the excavator used to dredge the soil.

Robert added that one reported person was also arrested who was in charge of the illegal mining activity.

He gave an example, mining in Pati is a hill dredging activity in an area of about 4 hectares. The activity has been running for about six months.

"When it's finished, they will move to another location," he added.

As a result of the illegal activity, added Robert, it is feared that it will cause environmental damage.

The perpetrators of these illegal mining activities will be charged with Law Number 3 of 2020 concerning Mineral and Coal Mining.


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