Indonesian Customs officials destroy 90.2 tons of kratom

Customs Tanjung Emas and the Semarang District Attorney's Office destroyed 90.2 tons of kratom, valued at approximately Rp4.96 billion, on November 4, 2026. The destruction involved burning 3,608 sacks of the substance in an incinerator at the Terboyo Industrial Estate in Semarang.

The kratom was seized following an enforcement action on September 10, 2025, involving five containers destined for India via the Tanjung Emas Port. Investigations revealed that the exporter, PT Alam Lintas Senara, allegedly attempted to smuggle the product by falsifying documents, changing the description of the kratom to foodstuff coffee on invoices and packing lists.

Four suspects were identified during the investigation: two customs service agents accused of falsifying documents, a forwarding agent, and a broker. Authorities stated the destruction aims to serve as a deterrent and ensure businesses provide accurate customs declarations.