The Indonesian National Narcotics Agency (BNN) and the Ministry of Finance's Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) successfully thwarted the trafficking of 4,080 MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine) pills, or ecstasy, from a man identified as AZ.
Customs and Excise personnel, along with the Indonesian National Police (INP)'s Criminal Investigation Unit, raided a crystal methamphetamine manufacturing laboratory in Sunter, North Jakarta, and confiscated 13 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine as evidence.
KPK seizes gold and billions in cash following sting operations on Customs and Tax officials. Learn about the latest corruption crackdown in Indonesia.
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa announces a major Customs reshuffle at 5 ports including Tanjung Priok and Batam. Read about the push for institutional integrity.
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.
