Bareskrim Polri Foils Smuggling of Thousands of Lobster Seeds in Depok

Published 2026-10-20

The Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) of the Indonesian National Police has successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of lobster seeds in Depok, West Java. The arrest was made after officers stopped a suspicious vehicle on Jalan Raya Leuwinanggung.

During the operation, the police discovered 12 boxes containing lobster seeds ready for shipment. Lobster seeds are a commodity protected by the Indonesian government, and therefore their trade and shipment must comply with strict legal regulations.

As a result of this illegal act, two couriers transporting the goods have been detained by the police. Currently, both suspects are undergoing further questioning to uncover a wider smuggling network.

The police emphasized that they will continue to tighten surveillance on the distribution of lobster seeds throughout Indonesia. This step is being taken to preserve marine ecosystems and prevent state financial losses caused by illegal trade practices.

This case serves as a reminder to the public regarding the importance of complying with government regulations concerning the protection of natural resources. Further investigations are still being conducted by Bareskrim Polri to ensure that all parties involved can be processed according to the applicable law.

Sources: Lutimterkini

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