Inp.polri.go.id - Donggala. The Central Sulawesi Regional Police Directorate of Water and Air Police intensified maritime patrols and vessel inspections across Palu Bay and Donggala waters on Thursday (24/9/2026).

Director of Water and Air Police Senior Superintendent Suprianto said that heightened surveillance along strategic sea routes connecting East Kalimantan and Central Sulawesi aims to preserve maritime security, safeguard logistics supply chains, and prevent illegal cargo smuggling.

"Routine inspections cover vessel documentation, administrative compliance, and cargo checks to verify that no illegal commodities enter regional trade corridors," he explained. 

Patrol officers operating aboard the KP XIX-2009 patrol vessel conducted random physical and administrative inspections on commercial cargo ships heading toward Wani Port in Donggala Regency, including the 38 GT vessel Anisa 55.

Verification confirmed full compliance for Anisa 55, with no illicit cargo detected.

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