The Director of Consumer Protection and Orderly Business (PKTN) at the Ministry of Trade (Kemendag) stated that the special task force monitoring illegal imports is valid for one year. If necessary, the government can extend the working period and add more products. The task force consists of relevant ministries, institutions, and law enforcement officials, and operates under the direct instructions of the Minister of Trade. They are already aware of the locations commonly used for smuggling illegally imported goods. The Minister of Trade previously met with the Attorney General and the Chief of the National Police to request support in forming the task force. The Ministry of Trade will also coordinate with the Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) of the National Police and the Directorate General of Customs under the Ministry of Finance. The task force will cooperate with these agencies and is tasked with conducting regular, special, and comprehensive supervision.
The Minister of Trade reminded everyone to be cautious about illegal import trade, as the government has begun cracking down on all illegally imported goods. The Attorney General's Office (Kejagung) and the National Police will assist the Ministry of Trade in enforcing laws and regulations on illegal imports. The authority to impose sanctions on illegal importers has been transferred to legal officials. He has also identified locations commonly used as routes for illegal imports, including Banten, Jakarta, Central Java, East Java, North Sumatra, Batam, and South Sulawesi, and is aware of the methods used to smuggle illegal imported goods.
The Director of Consumer Protection and Orderly Business (PKTN) at the Ministry of Trade (Kemendag) stated that the special task force monitoring illegal imports is valid for one year. If necessary, the government can extend the working period and add more products. The task force consists of relevant ministries, institutions, and law enforcement officials, and operates under the direct instructions of the Minister of Trade. They are already aware of the locations commonly used for smuggling illegally imported goods. The Minister of Trade previously met with the Attorney General and the Chief of the National Police to request support in forming the task force. The Ministry of Trade will also coordinate with the Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) of the National Police and the Directorate General of Customs under the Ministry of Finance. The task force will cooperate with these agencies and is tasked with conducting regular, special, and comprehensive supervision.
The Minister of Trade reminded everyone to be cautious about illegal import trade, as the government has begun cracking down on all illegally imported goods. The Attorney General's Office (Kejagung) and the National Police will assist the Ministry of Trade in enforcing laws and regulations on illegal imports. The authority to impose sanctions on illegal importers has been transferred to legal officials. He has also identified locations commonly used as routes for illegal imports, including Banten, Jakarta, Central Java, East Java, North Sumatra, Batam, and South Sulawesi, and is aware of the methods used to smuggle illegal imported goods.
