The Hidden Ecological Price of Mysticism Unveiling the Illegal Trade and Conservation Crisis of Indonesias Black Corals

Across the sprawling Indonesian archipelago, a curious item frequently appears in traditional markets, souvenir stalls, and digital marketplaces: a dark, polished, and often intricately carved bracelet known locally as Akar…

The Growing Crisis of Illegal Gold Mining in Indonesia: Economic Drivers, Environmental Devastation, and the Shadow Economy

The Indonesian government appears to be struggling to contain the rapid proliferation of illegal gold mining activities, known locally as Pertambangan Emas Tanpa Izin (PETI), which continue to scar landscapes…

Conservation Efforts Intensify in Maluku as Illegal Trade Threatens Endemic Parrot Species During World Parrot Day 2026

In the heart of Dobo, the capital of the Kepulauan Aru Regency in Maluku, the atmosphere on Friday, May 26, 2026, was marked by a quiet but visually striking movement.…

Tangerang City Establishes Supervisory Task Force to Eradicate Illegal Levies and Enhance Public Order at Car Free Night Events

TANGERANG – The Tangerang City Government has formally established a dedicated supervisory team aimed at ensuring the meticulous and lawful operation of the highly anticipated Car Free Night (CFN) event,…

Tragic Toll of the Illegal Pet Trade The Long Road to Recovery for South Sumatras Endangered Siamangs and Gibbons

A pair of small, nimble hands reach out from behind the wire mesh of a three-by-two-meter enclosure, deftly grasping a container filled with a colorful assortment of vegetables and fruits.…

Environmental Catastrophe and Human Toll The Rising Crisis of Illegal Gold Mining in West Sumatra

The provincial government of West Sumatra has officially acknowledged that illegal gold mining activities, locally known as Pertambangan Emas Tanpa Izin (PETI), have reached a critical and alarming level across…

Central Maluku Police Destroy 500 Liters of Illegal Sopi Following Extensive Raids to Combat Crime and Public Disorder

AMBON, REPUBLIKA.CO.ID – In a significant crackdown on illicit alcohol, the Salahutu Sector Police (Polsek Salahutu) in Central Maluku Regency, Maluku, successfully confiscated and destroyed 500 liters of sopi, a…

Bareskrim Polri Uncovers Massive Rp25.8 Trillion Illegal Gold Mining and Money Laundering Network Centered in East Java

The unassuming white warehouse situated within the Berbek Industrial Complex in Sidoarjo, East Java, appeared no different from its neighbors until a high-stakes raid by the Indonesian National Police’s Criminal…

West Sumatra Illegal Gold Mining Crisis: Persistent Law Enforcement Failures and Escalating Ecological Disasters

The persistent surge of illegal gold mining activities, locally known as Pertambangan Emas Tanpa Izin (PETI), in West Sumatra has reached a critical juncture, characterized by a rising death toll…

Nine Miners Dead Following Massive Landslide at Illegal Gold Mine in Sijunjung West Sumatra

The search for survivors ended in tragedy in Nagari Guguk, Koto VII District, Sijunjung Regency, after a massive 30-meter cliff collapsed onto an illegal gold mining site on Thursday, May…

Authorities in the Riau Islands Seize Thousands of Mangrove Logs and Tons of Illegal Tin Destined for International Markets

The Malacca Strait, one of the world’s busiest and most strategic maritime corridors, continues to be a primary hotspot for the illicit trafficking of natural resources. In a series of…