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The officials seized 18.2 million illegal cigarettes between January and September, valued at $2.1 million, in Malang.
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JAKARTA – Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has announced that the government will take strict action against the circulation of illegal cigarettes, which has affected state revenue due to a significant decline in excise duties.
“We will crack down on those involved, including officials from the Customs Office and Finance Ministry. I hope this problem can be eradicated within the next three months,” Mr Purbaya said during a state budget press conference on Sept 22.
