Changwon Coast Guard Thoroughly Investigates 'Duty-Free Fuel Smuggling and Fraudulent Claims'

Special Crackdown on Illegal Use and Distribution of Marine Duty-Free Fuel

Gyeongnam Changwon Maritime Police Station. / Photo by Se-ryeong Lee ryeong@

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] The Changwon Maritime Police Station in Gyeongnam will conduct a special crackdown on the illegal use and distribution of duty-free fuel until November 12.

Changwon Maritime Police aim to prevent crimes taking advantage of the prolonged economic downturn and high oil prices by cracking down on ▲illegal distribution of duty-free fuel purchased at low prices to fuel suppliers ▲private use for purposes other than vehicles and boilers ▲fraudulent claims through forgery of fishing performance and entry/exit related documents, disrupting the maritime duty-free fuel distribution order.

They will form a dedicated crackdown team by mobilizing affiliated police station water and criminal investigation personnel and available forces, and strengthen enforcement by stationing criminal patrol boats at major ports and vulnerable sea areas on a regular basis.

A maritime police official said, “If you know of or witness any illegal activities related to duty-free fuel, please actively report them using the nearest maritime police station or complaint reception desk.”

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