Tanjung Priok Customs foiled the circulation of 8.96 million illegal cigarettes.

The Tanjung Priok Customs Office has successfully intercepted the distribution of 8.96 million illegal cigarettes. The enforcement action involved the seizure of goods that were not affixed with the required excise stamps, preventing their circulation in the market.

This specific seizure contributes to a broader national enforcement effort led by the Directorate General of Customs and Excise. As of July 2024, the agency has reported the successful prevention of 1.2 billion illegal cigarettes from entering the supply chain, highlighting an ongoing initiative to curb illicit tobacco trade across Indonesia.