Inp.polri.go.id - Mataram. The Mataram Immigration Office in West Nusa Tenggara investigated several Chinese citizens for allegedly selling illegal imported pearls in Senggigi, West Lombok regency.

“This is currently under investigation by our Immigration Intelligence and Enforcement team,” said Selfario Adhityawan Pikulun, the Head of the Mataram Immigration Office, on Tuesday (8/10/2024)..

The investigation followed a raid conducted by immigration officials at several villas in Senggigi on Monday, where illegal imported pearls were reportedly sold.

In addition to detaining the Chinese citizens, immigration authorities seized items related to the illegal pearl sales, according to antaranws.com..

Selfario said that the enforcement action was initiated based on public reports. The case is under investigation to uphold regulations surrounding the importation and sale of pearls in Indonesia.

(mg/inp/pr/nm)