IDIndonesian Navy authorities intercepted 42 sacks of illegally mined tin sand valued at approximately 1.3 billion rupiah (US$79,300) in the waters off Lingga District, Riau Islands Province. The operation, conducted on July 26, targeted suspected smuggling activities aimed at exporting the valuable mineral to Malaysia. The tin sand was discovered hidden beneath floating fish cages at a depth of four to five meters. Rear Admiral Berkat Widjanarko stated that the materials were intended for a ship-to-ship transfer to evade detection. One suspect was arrested, and additional evidence such as weapons was seized. Laboratory tests confirmed the tin content ranged between 53% and 67%, highlighting the economic significance of the illicit trade. Authorities are now investigating potential involvement of larger smuggling networks.
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