As a follow-up measure, Immigration authorities summoned tenants, contractors, and foreign nationals found to have committed violations within the IMIP area for further examination at the Directorate General of Immigration.

Similar supervision was carried out at PT Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP), where inspections covered 26,650 foreign nationals. Immigration checks were conducted at Weda Bay Port and the IWIP Special Airport, both of which also apply joint SOPs with Quarantine and Customs authorities.

At Weda Bay Port, records showed 32 vessels with 588 foreign crew members passing through during the November–December period. As with IMIP, Immigration authorities have summoned tenants, contractors, and foreign nationals suspected of violations at IWIP for further investigation.

Meanwhile, in the Bangka Belitung region, authorities uncovered large-scale operations of sand suction vessels operating in Rambak Beach waters. These activities involved foreign nationals, mainly Thai citizens, working as crew members. A total of 32 partner companies were recorded as operating around 37 vessels with approximately 202 foreign nationals. Investigators also found foreign nationals allegedly involved in tin ingot production at PT MGR, performing technical machine operation roles that were suspected to be inconsistent with their stay permits. Immigration has summoned PT MGR, PT IMP, and PT PSS to clarify the presence and activities of these foreign nationals.

“We are firmly committed to taking decisive action against any immigration violations to safeguard sovereignty and public order in the territory of the Republic of Indonesia,” Yuldi emphasized. “Law enforcement measures and further examinations will continue in accordance with prevailing laws and regulations.”.(Uki/Andi Fatur)

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