Customs and Security Forces Uncover Illegal Ammunition Smuggling in Papua
Customs and security forces in Indonesia's Papua region have busted an illegal ammunition smuggling operation. Authorities seized 200 bullets and untaxed cigarettes from a vessel found along the coast. Investigations are underway to determine the origin and perpetrators of the ammunition.
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