1 Ton Of Milk Bun Snacks Viral From Thailand Allegedly Jastip Results Destroyed By Customs

A viral snack from Thailand named Milk Bun was confiscated by Soetta Customs and Excise. (Ist)

TANGERANG - Soekarno Hatta Customs and Excise The Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) destroyed 2,564 pcs weighing 1 tonne of viral snacks from Thailand named Milk Bun.

Head of the Soekarno-Hatta Type C Customs and Excise Service Office Gatot Sugeng Wibowo said the total goods destroyed were 33 passenger luggage prosecutions that exceeded the BPOM Regulation limits during February 2024.

"This was taken in action as much as 2,564 pcs, a total of approximately 1 ton in the period of February 2024 taking action, as many as 33 prosecutions," said Gatot in his statement seen on March 10.

He said that the viral snacks from Thailand that were destroyed were suspected of having entrusted services (jastip) for commercial needs with the selling price in the country reaching Rp. 200 thousand per pack.

"There are (sold in) marketplaces there are individuals also because there are many indications. They are sold here more and more, it can be Rp. 150 or even Rp. 200 thousand for sale, so the profit is extraordinary," he said.

Furthermore, Gatot explained that the action was at the same time to protect the Indonesian people from the invasion of food from abroad. According to him, this is to help MSMEs in Indonesia.

"This restriction and action is also to stimulate MSMEs in the country. If we allow this, our MSMEs will die. Of course, reducing domestic production," he concluded.