Indonesia: After the milk bun, customs destroys 19,800 kg of illegal Thai mangoes

Published Apr 4, 2024

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On March 11, 2024, a joint operation by Bengkalis Customs and Excise and the Riau Fish and Plant Animal Quarantine led to the destruction of 19,800 kg of illegal Thai mangoes in Meranti Islands Regency, Riau. This action was taken to prevent potential state losses estimated at Rp. 130,975,000 and to stop the distribution of unsafe goods. The mangoes were confiscated from the KM Zulfa 03 vessel for violating customs laws, resulting in the arrest of 3 out of 4 suspects. The destruction process was supported by various agencies, highlighting the concerted effort to monitor and control illegal imports.

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Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Bengkalis Customs and Excise together with the Riau Fish and Plant Animal Quarantine destroyed 19,800 kg of illegal mangoes resulting from enforcement in the waters of Meranti Bunting Village, Meranti Islands Regency, Riau. The extermination was held on Thursday (28/03) at the Riau Fish and Plant Animal Quarantine Office, Selatpanjang Service Unit. This action was carried out on March 11 2024 against mangoes loaded on the KM Zulfa 03 transport facility with 4 crew members. The entry of mangoes is considered illegal because it violates Article 102 letter a of Law Number 10 of 1995 concerning Customs as amended by Law Number 17 of 2006. Bengkalis Customs and Excise did not mention the origin of the mangoes, but from the picture it is clear that the mangoes destroyed were Thai mangoes with yellow skin. and long fruit. "Through this action we are preventing potential state losses of Rp. 130,975,000 and the circulation of illegal goods whose safety and health ...

Source: Cnbcindonesia