Pontianak Police Seize 47 Illegal Gold Bars Weighing 32.9 Kg — Here's What Happened!
Pontianak – The Pontianak City Police just carried out the official weighing of 47 gold bars suspected to be linked to illegal activity. The total weight? A whopping 32.9 kilograms! This weighing took place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at a shop in the Perdana Square complex, Pontianak.
This process is part of an ongoing investigation into two police reports currently being handled by the Criminal Investigation Unit (Satreskrim) of the Pontianak Police. To ensure accuracy, the weighing was done with the help of Pegadaian (State Pawnshop), Mawar Branch Pontianak, known for their expertise in assessing the purity and weight of gold.
According to AKP Wawan Darmawan, S.I.K., head of the criminal unit, the first case (Police Report No. 17) resulted in the seizure of 44 gold bars weighing 28.403 kg. In addition, several Simba-branded gold pieces of various sizes were also confiscated, adding another 1.338 kg.
In the second case (Police Report No. 18), 3 more gold bars were seized, weighing a total of 3.163 kg.
In total, 47 gold bars were confiscated across both cases, with a combined weight of over 32.9 kilograms.
“All the seized gold is currently being held at the Pontianak Police as evidence for the ongoing legal process,” said AKP Wawan.
He also mentioned that they’re awaiting the arrival of expert examiners from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) who will be flying in from Jakarta. A total of eight individuals will be questioned to support the investigation.
“Once the expert examinations are done, we’ll submit the case files to the Pontianak District Attorney’s Office for further legal action,” he added.
This operation clearly shows how serious the Pontianak Police are in tackling illegal gold distribution. It's not just about enforcing the law, but also about showing their commitment to fighting organized crime in the region.