ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA – Illegal nickel smuggling in Indonesia has again been foiled by the authorities.
This time, the Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) of the Republic of Indonesia succeeded in capturing a barge carrying thousands of tons of illegal nickel ore in the waters of Tanjung Sampara, Southeast Sulawesi.
This operation is part of routine patrols carried out by Bakamla to maintain security and legal compliance in Indonesian waters.
Quoting a written statement from Bakamla Public Relations on Friday, October 4 2024, the Indonesian flagged ship, TB. Sinar Putra 23/TK. Putra Kapuas 22, was caught transporting 11,013 metric tons of nickel ore. The ship was captured by KN Gajah Laut-404, which was carrying out the “YUDHISTIRA-C/24” Patrol.
The ship commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Bakamla Agus Tri Haryanto succeeded in stopping TB’s journey. Sinar Putra at coordinates 03° 50′ 336″ S – 122° 31′ 579″ E, where the ship is suspected of violating shipping-related laws.
Serious Violation
After the ship was successfully stopped, an initial inspection carried out by the Bakamla team revealed allegations of serious violations. The ship was found to not have complete shipping documents, which is a strong basis for taking action. This violation has the potential to endanger shipping security and violate applicable regulations in Indonesia.
The firm steps taken by Bakamla are part of its commitment to upholding the law at sea and preventing violation activities that could harm the country.
Legal Process
A few days after the arrest, to be precise on October 8 2024, the case file for the TB ship. Sinar Putra 23/TK. Putra Kapuas 22 was handed over to Kendari Naval Base Investigators. This handover was carried out by the Bakamla Case Handling Team led by Lettu Bakamla Razi Abubakar Noorman, S.H., together with the Bakamla Legal Directorate.
The file was received by Pasops Lanal Kendari, Marine Major (P) Yalesseto Waluyanto, as part of further legal steps.
This process is recorded in Minutes Number: BA-12/HK.05.01/UPH/BAKAMLA/X/2024, which is the legal basis for follow-up investigations. (AT Network)
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