No, brass knuckles are classified as prohibited weapons under Indonesia’s Law No. 12 of 2022 on the Harmonization of Peraturan Perundang-undangan, rendering their manufacture, import, distribution, or possession illegal without explicit military/police authorization. Violations may incur imprisonment up to 10 years and fines up to IDR 1 billion, per Article 164 of the Penal Code. The National Police (Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia) enforces these provisions, with recent 2026 inspections targeting online marketplaces and border crossings.
Key Regulations for Brass Knuckles in Indonesia
- Prohibited Classification: Brass knuckles fall under Category 1 Weapons in Government Regulation No. 2 of 2023, barring civilian ownership. Exemptions require approval from the Ministry of Defense and National Police.
- Penal Code Liability: Under Article 164, unauthorized possession or trafficking is punishable by up to 10 years’ imprisonment and/or IDR 1 billion in fines, with aggravated penalties for organized crime links.
- Enforcement Priorities: The Directorate of General Crimes (Ditreskrimum) prioritizes interdiction at ports (e.g., Tanjung Priok, Belawan) and digital surveillance of e-commerce platforms like Tokopedia and Shopee, per Circular Letter No. 3/2024.