Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has given Customs and Excise a one-year deadline to reform its performance and public reputation, warning of restructuring risks and layoffs if the institution fails.
Bali Customs seizes 2.4 million illegal cigarettes and thousands of liters of alcohol in 2025, preventing Rp44.16 billion in state losses. Learn more.
Aceh Regional Police Chief Inspector General Dr. Achmad Kartiko attended the destruction of state-owned assets (BMN) resulting from customs and excise enforcement actions, which took place at the Aceh Regional Office of the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Indonesia busts drug ring at Soekarno-Hatta Airport involving suspects from five countries. Meth and MDMA smuggled via books, candy tins, and motor parts.
Indonesia’s Customs to launch anti-illegal cigarette task force by year-end. Find out how this move aims to boost revenue and strengthen law enforcement.
Makassar Customs and Excise Office has intercepted 505,162 illegal cigarettes during Operation Gurita across five South Sulawesi districts between April and June 2025. Learn more.
The Directorate General of Customs and Excise will exempt import duties on personal belongings brought back by Hajj pilgrims starting 6 June 2025. Read more.
The Jakarta Military Command addressed public concerns about an official letter sent by Central Jakarta military command to Soekarno-Hatta Airport Customs. Read more.
Newly-inaugurated Director General of Customs Djaka Budi Utama will involve the Indonesian Military and the Indonesian National Police to close revenue gaps caused by illegal trade through unregulated ports. Read more.
Soekarno-Hatta Customs Office, in coordination with local law enforcement, has foiled multiple attempts to smuggle narcotics into Indonesia between January and February 2025. Read more.
The Directorate General of Customs and Excise and the Indonesian National Police’s Criminal Investigation Agency have intensified efforts to prevent drug smuggling. Read more.
ustoms Office officials at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport have intercepted 102 units of the iPhone 16 being smuggled without proper licensing in November .
