Smuggled Carrots Worth P4-M Confiscated by BOC at Manila Port
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized alleged smuggled carrots worth P4 million in Manila International Container Port.
Smuggling is an act of illegal transportation of various objects, substances, information, or people, such as out of a house or building, into a prison, or across an international border, in violation of applicable laws or other regulations.
The Philippine government and the authorities are implementing stricter rules and regulations to prevent smuggling. Individuals involved in smuggling will be subject to corresponding sanctions and penalties.
Numerous Filipino vendors were already complaining about smuggled goods, which affect the local crop. Most consumers prefer imported goods, which were quite affordable compared to the local ones.
Recently, the Bureau of Customs confiscate numerous boxes of smuggled carrots worth P4 million. The smuggled goods have been found at Manila International Container Port.
According to the Customs, the agency received a report regarding the entry of mis-declared agricultural products in the Philippines. The authorities immediately launched an operation to inspect the items.
The Customs officials inspect about 2, 000 boxes and found imported carrots instead of steamed buns, which were declared to the port. The trading company and broker of smuggled goods will face corresponding sanctions and penalties.
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