Wistabay Park clarifies rumors of "smuggled nickel powder".

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PT Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP) responded to the alleged smuggling of nickel powder by Chinese nationals through IWIP's exclusive airport in North Maluku province.On Friday, Dec. 5, a Chinese national was caught with a5 packs of mixed nickel powder and 4 packs of pure nickel powder, was arrested on the spot.

The management of IWIP recently said in a written statement that the company is aware of the rumors of alleged irregularities in the transportation of materials at exclusive airports and thatComply with all operational and safety regulations at all times, including regulations made by the competent authority. However, companiesDenial of rumors, claiming that the information is inaccurate:The items in question are not nickel, nor are they illegal or part of an illegal activityThe

Management explained that the material wasAlumina mineral samples for the aluminum industry from a tenant within IWIPgenus (taxonomy)Internal transportation with administrative authorizationto be sent to a laboratory in Jakarta for testing.Incomplete documentation at the time of inspectionThe transportation was temporarily suspended. It is reported that security (AvSec) found an anomaly during a pre-boarding X-ray and withheld the sample.

The company emphasizes thatNo seizure by external law enforcement, legal reviewor investigation.The samples are now in AvSec's custody pending the completion of the documentation.IWIP reiterates that it willOperate in accordance with aviation regulations, park safety standards and guidelines of relevant authoritiesThe

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