Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Special Task Force of Corruption Prevention of the Indonesian National Police (INP) Headquarters and the Ministry of Trade held an exposition and destruction of a number of imported used goods on Friday (17/3/23).

Attended by representative of the House of Representatives DPR), the Ministry of Industry, Riau Provincial Administration, Riau High Prosecutor's Office, Riau Regional Police, and Customs and Excise, the event aimed at supporting national economic growth.

"We have destroyed 730 bales of used clothes, shoes, and bags with a value of approximately Rp 10 billion," said Novel Baswedan, the team leader.

He said that used goods import is illegal and would lead to corrupt practices that would harm the interests of the state and society.

"Imports of used clothing or textiles pose a danger to public health due to the diseases they carry and will also disrupt domestic textile production, ultimately harming the people and the country's interests," he explained.

Baswedan underlined the need for consistent enforcement and destruction of used clothing and textile products, calling for support from all parties, including government agencies, law enforcement, and the public.

Team member Yudi Purnomo added that the illegal steel that does not comply with Indonesian National Standards (SNI) would also be destroyed in line line with the instructions of the Chief of the INP.

"This is one of the INP's efforts in supporting the government programs for promoting national economic growth. President Joko Widodo has also instructed the INP to take firm action against the import of used goods that disrupts the domestic textile industry," he said.

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