inp.polri.go.id - Southeast Sulawesi. The Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police ensure strict action against middlemen who buy rice from farmers below the selling price (HPP). This was confirmed after checking the rice stock at the Perum Bulog Warehouse, Southeast Sulawesi Regional Office.

The Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police Chief, Inspector General Dwi Irianto, said that his party is ready to oversee and supervise the absorption of rice to the farmer level. That way, it is hoped that the stability of the price of rice will be in accordance with the HPP set by the government, which is IDR 6,500 per kilogram.

"We will take strict action against middlemen or individuals and parties who try to manipulate prices," explained Dwi Irianto, Tuesday (3/4/2025).

Dwi said that his party will continue to coordinate with Perum Bulog to provide assistance in terms of supervising the absorption of farmers' rice in various regions in the Southeast Sulawesi region.

"If Bulog needs help from us, the Police and local government are ready. This program from the government must be implemented properly. We will give strict sanctions to the middlemen found buying below  the selling price," he said.

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