The shipping of used tires and inner tubes at the Central Halmahera Fishery Port area during the night has drawn sharp public criticism. These activities, carried out behind closed doors, have raised major questions regarding operational legality, permits for utilizing the port area, and the effectiveness of supervision from authorized agencies.
Information gathered indicates that the cargo transfer process took place on Monday night. A box truck was observed transporting piles of used tires to a container belonging to a businessman named Tanto, stationed in the port area. The loading and unloading process allegedly involved workers from TKBM Yefi Berkarya Mandiri under the coordination of a foreman named Anton.
Based on further investigation, the used tires are strongly suspected to belong to a man named Rey. However, when confirmed via text message regarding the validity of transport documents and ownership status, the alleged owner did not provide a substantive answer and only responded normatively without explaining the legality of his business.
The lack of clarity regarding documentation in these logistics activities is deemed to potentially violate port management regulations. Strict supervision should involve cross-sector synergy, ranging from the Port Authority Unit (UPP), Stevedoring Labor (TKBM), Stevedoring Companies (PBM), Transportation Management Services (JPT), to the Sea and Coast Guard Unit (KP3).
Therefore, law enforcement agencies (APH) along with relevant technical departments are urged to immediately intervene and conduct a thorough inspection to determine whether the commodity is categorized as waste or not, as well as to check the completeness of its permits. Allowing illegal activities to go unchecked is feared to not only damage port governance but also cut off potential Local Original Revenue (PAD) from regional levies and taxes.
