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• • Bea Cukai Batam stopped wooden vessel KM Cahaya Al Khair carrying goods from KPBPB Batam to another place within the Customs Area.
• • The vessel was crewed by 3 people, including the captain.
• • The interdiction occurred around Wednesday (26/8) at 01.30 WIB in waters near Pulau Mubut, Barelang.
• • The patrol team BC-20009 conducted the operation based on public reports.
• • The ship was transported to Bea Cukai Tanjung Uncang Dock for further inspection.
• • Initial examination found multiple packages transported without customs notification.
• • Cargo included electronics, kitchen equipment, clothing, footwear, perfume, phone cases, processed food, cosmetics, supplements, and other items.
• • All goods left Batam Free Zone without proper customs declaration.
• • Agung Widodo, Head of Batam Customs Office, confirmed goods leaving the Free Zone must comply with customs regulations.
• • Agung Widodo made the statement on Wednesday (9/9).
• • Contraband/restricted goods will be designated as State-Owned Goods (BDN) under Law No. 17 of 2006 on Customs.
• • Vessel KM Cahaya Al Khair faces administrative sanctions under Law No. 17 of 2006 and Government Regulation No. 41 of 2021.
• • Bea Cukai Batam enforces maritime patrols to ensure Free Zone compliance and prevent illegal restricted goods shipment.
• • The action reflects the community protector function of Batam Customs.
• • Batam Customs urges businesses and the public to comply with customs rules for all goods movement to/from KPBPB Batam.