Indonesia customs seizes over 6 million illegal cigarettes in 2026
Indonesia’s customs offices stepped up enforcement against illegal tobacco in 2026. In Kediri, customs officials carried out 16 enforcement actions during June, seizing 3,175,304 illegal cigarettes worth about Rp 4.72 billion. The operation prevented an estimated loss of Rp 3.08 billion for the state. The office is headed by Gatot Heroe Hernanda, who credited intelligence work and coordination with law‑enforcement agencies.
In Kendari, customs conducted 201 enforcement actions from January through 21 July, confiscating 2,952,320 illegal cigarettes and 655.24 liters of illegal liquor. The seized goods were valued at roughly Rp 4.86 billion, averting an estimated loss of Rp 3.11 billion. The Kendari office, led by Taufik Sapto Harsono, also reported that the actions generated Rp 447.85 million in additional state revenue and highlighted a series of operations across several regencies in Southeast Sulawesi.
Entities: Bea Cukai Kediri · Bea Cukai Kendari · Gatot Heroe Hernanda · Indonesia · Taufik Sapto Harsono
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Bea Cukai Kediri conducted 16 enforcement actions in June 2026. (Bea Cukai Kediri articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gatot Heroe Hernanda is the head of the Kediri Customs office. (Bea Cukai Kediri articles)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bea Cukai Kendari conducted 201 enforcement actions from January to 21 July 2026. (Bea Cukai Kendari article)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bea Cukai Kendari seized 2,952,320 illegal cigarettes and 655.24 liters illegal liquor. (Article ffaa66a5-f65a-4875-9b4c-2107da78c4b7)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Kediri seizure prevented a potential loss of about Rp 3.08 billion to the state. (Articles 3508f4b3-a6ce-4dd2-b4c9-386d49b30a5d, 15d72b32-9013-42c2-be2c-b30f928b20cb)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Kendari seizure was valued at approximately Rp 4.86 billion. (Article ffaa66a5-f65a-4875-9b4c-2107da78c4b7)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kediri seized 3,175,304 illegal cigarettes valued at Rp 4,720,946,460. (Bea Cukai Kediri articles)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Kendari seizure prevented a potential loss of about Rp 3.11 billion to the state. (Article ffaa66a5-f65a-4875-9b4c-2107da78c4b7)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bea Cukai Kendari performed 201 enforcement actions from January to 21 July 2026. (Article ffaa66a5-f65a-4875-9b4c-2107da78c4b7)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Kediri seizure was valued at approximately Rp 4.72 billion. (Articles 3508f4b3-a6ce-4dd2-b4c9-386d49b30a5d and 15d72b32-9013-42c2-be2c-b30f928b20cb)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Bea Cukai Kediri seized 3,175,304 illegal cigarettes. (Belongs to articles 3508f4b3-a6ce-4dd2-b4c9-386d49b30a5d and 15d72b32-9013-42c2-be2c-b30f928b20cb)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Bea Cukai Kediri carried out 16 enforcement actions in June 2026. (Articles 3508f4b3-a6ce-4dd2-b4c9-386d49b30a5d and 15d72b32-9013-42c2-be2c-b30f928b20cb)