Customs officials seized 1.4 million illegal cigarette sticks from a box truck in Semarang. The value of the confiscated goods is estimated at around Rp 2,188,296,000. This action highlights efforts to combat the circulation of untaxed cigarettes.
In an enforcement operation, Customs officials secured 1.4 million illegal cigarette sticks hidden in a box truck in the Semarang area. The seized items are untaxed cigarettes that violate customs regulations.
The estimated value of the confiscated goods reaches around Rp 2,188,296,000, according to reports from Customs authorities. The discovery was made through routine inspections that revealed suspicious cargo in the vehicle.
Such efforts aim to protect state revenue from tax evasion and support the legal cigarette market. Semarang, as a major port city, often serves as a transit point for illegal goods, prompting intensified surveillance by officials.