TNI AL Ambushes 2 Illegal Subsidized Solar Transport Ships In Kapuas River, Central Kalimantan, Total Evidence Reaches 194 Drums

Members of the Indonesian Navy from Lanal Banjarmasin crack down on ships that illegally transport subsidized fuel in the Kapuas River/ANTARA

BANJARMASIN - The Banjarmasin Naval Base (Lanal) managed to capture two ships in the Kapuas River, Central Kalimantan, which were caught illegally transporting 194 drums of subsidized diesel fuel oil (BBM).

"Each ship carries 97 drums which will be taken to Pujon Village, Central Kapuas District, Kapuas Regency," said Danlanal Banjarmasin Marine Colonel (P) Herbiyantoko, M.Tr.Hanla when released at the Pier of Ujung Murung Village, Selat District, Regency Kapuas, Antara, Friday, August 12.

The disclosure of the misuse of subsidized fuel stems from public information on Thursday that stated that there was a ship suspected of trading fuel outside Pertamina's regulations.

Danlanal also gave a quick response by ordering the Operations Staff unit to take action to the targeted area.

Furthermore, the team using the Maritime Security Patrol (Patkamla) facility moved from the Trisakti Floating pier Banjarmasin to the waters of the Kapuas River and carried out inspections on two ships, namely KM. Thanks to Effort and KM. Thanks to Hidayah Putri who is positioned at the SPBB (bunker refueling station) PT. Hajjah Aisyah Huri belonging to Haji Sanusi during the process of removing the rope.

Herbiyantoko said the modus operandi of the perpetrators of buying fuel at SPBB PT. Hajjah Aisyah Huri costs IDR 9,000 per liter. Then it is sold for between IDR 10,000 and IDR 11,000 per liter for lighting fuel for residents and most of it is sold to illegal mining locations.

"So the initial suspicion is the violation committed by KH as the KM captain. Thanks to the efforts and MS the KM captain. Thanks to Hidayah Putri, namely the no signal, no 'DO' (Delivery Order) from Pertamina, the ship is not Pertamina standard.

to transport fuel and do not have a transporter permit," said Danlanal.

He also expressed his gratitude and high appreciation for the successful disclosure of the BBM crime to the elements that helped.

Danlanal emphasized that his party continues to try to suppress and minimize illegal activities carried out by ships as well as early prevention and early detection of other levels of vulnerability.

This is a follow-up to the order of the Chief of Naval Staff (KSAL) Admiral Yudo Margono, namely to maintain the state and people's trust in the Navy through real work that is beneficial to institutions, the nation's community and the state.