JAKARTA - The Mobile Investigation Unit (Satresmob) of the Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police thwarted the circulation of expired imported frozen meat that was allegedly to be distributed to a number of traditional markets. In the operation, the police seized three trucks containing about 9 tons of meat that was allegedly unfit for consumption.
Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police, Kombes Teuku Arsya Khadafi, said the action was taken after his party received a report from the public regarding the alleged circulation of problematic meat ahead of Eid.
"The action was taken after receiving reports from the public regarding the alleged circulation of problematic meat ahead of Eid," Arsya told the media, Sunday, March 8, 2026.
After receiving information about the plan to distribute the meat to traditional markets, the police immediately conducted an investigation. From the results of the investigation, the officers then took action and secured a person suspected of being involved in the circulation of expired imported frozen meat.
In addition, at the location of the raid, the police found three trucks transporting imported frozen meat with a total weight of around 9 tons. All evidence was then secured along with the parties suspected of being involved.
"Currently, three trucks with evidence of expired frozen meat weighing 9 tons have been secured," said Arsya.
However, Arsya has not detailed the location of the raid or the details of the case because it is still under investigation.
He emphasized that supervision of the circulation of food products will continue to be increased ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah. This step is taken to prevent parties who try to take advantage by selling food products that are not fit for consumption.
Currently, the suspected perpetrators have been taken to the Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police to undergo further examination.
"We are still investigating the possibility of other distribution networks that are involved in the circulation of this expired meat," he concluded.
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