Operating Without A Permit, KLHK Gakkum And Police Headquarters Close Gold Mining Activities At PT Bulawan Locations

Illustration (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The Joint Law Enforcement Team (Gakkum) of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) and the Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police Headquarters has curbed illegal or illegal gold mining activities at the location of PT Bulawan Daya Lestari (BDL) Bolaang Mongondow Regency, North Sulawesi (North Sulawesi) .

"The PETI activity operates without a valid Borrow-to-Use Forest Area Permit (IPPKH)," said KLHK's Director General of Forestry and Environmental Planning (PKTL) Ruandha Agung Sugardiman in a written statement received in Jakarta, Antara, Sunday, September 19.

The sudden inspection (sidak) was carried out after receiving reports from the public. To make sure, the joint team headed straight to the location.

"After there were complaints and protests from residents, we asked the Director General of Gakkum KLHK to carry out inspections in the field to ensure the truth," said Ruandha.

The team from the Directorate General of Law and Human Rights in collaboration with the Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police Headquarters carried out field inspections and put up police lines as a sign of prohibiting activities before the permit process was completed.

The move is proof that the state is present. The current state's sensitivity is really being tested in responding to society. If there is something that is not in accordance with the regulations, it will be immediately responded to quickly, he said.

Regarding global commitments, he emphasized that Indonesia contributed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from five main sectors, namely forestry, energy, industry, waste and agriculture.

Through the efforts made in enforcing the law, especially regarding the protection of the environment, this is proof that the government is maintaining its commitment at the international level.

"We must commit and contribute significantly at the global level to reduce greenhouse gas emissions," he said.

Previously, KLHK had asked PT BDL to stop all gold mining activities. This is because the permit for the use of forest areas for gold metal mineral production operations and its supporting activities has expired since March 10, 2019.

The decision to request the termination of all activities was stated in a letter numbered S.1180/MENLHK-PKTL/REN/PLA.0/7/2021 signed by the Director General of Forestry Planning and Environmental Management (PKTL) of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Ruandha Agung Sugardiman representing the Minister of Environment and Forestry Siti Nurbaya.