{
  "id": 11604254,
  "title": "Indonesia busts alleged illegal import of RM6.85m aircraft engines from Singapore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/indonesia-busts-alleged-illegal-import-of-rm6-85m-aircraft-engines",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T04:58:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/region/2026/10/1546710/indonesia-busts-alleged-illegal-import-rm685m-aircraft-engines"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indonesian police have seized three used turbofan aircraft engines worth approximately RM6.85 million that were allegedly illegally imported from Singapore into Batam, Riau Islands province. Four suspects are in custody following the discovery of the engines at Jalan Duyung in Batu Ampar, Batam, on August 14. Police found the engines along with import documents that did not meet required regulations. The engines, estimated to be worth Rp30 billion, were reportedly intended for use as aircraft spare parts and had been stored in Batam for around seven months before being found. The suspects face up to five years in prison and a maximum fine of Rp5 million under Indonesia's trade laws.",
  "summary": "JAKARTA: Indonesian police have uncovered the alleged illegal import of three used turbofan aircraft engines worth about Rp30 billion (RM6.85 million) from Singapore into Batam, Riau Islands province.",
  "key_points": [
    "Indonesian police seize RM6.85 million worth of aircraft engines",
    "Four suspects arrested for illegal import from Singapore",
    "Engines intended for spare parts, stored for seven months"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This seizure highlights the challenges in enforcing import regulations in Indonesia's free trade zones, where goods can be stored for extended periods before being discovered by authorities.",
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Indonesia busts illegal import of RM6.85m aircraft engines from Singapore",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/indonesia-busts-illegal-import-of-rm6-85m-aircraft-engines-from",
        "published": "2026-10-03T04:58:56.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}