Bureau of Customs Destroys and Turn Smuggled Luxury Vehicles into Scraps Ten smuggled luxury vehicles manufactured by world famous brands were destroyed by Bureau of Customs (BOC) on their anniversary. On BOC’s 119th anniversary celebration, they destroy ten smuggled luxury cars manufactured by Bentley, Mercedez Benz, and Porsche. This is sending a stern warning to … Read more
Chinese Embassy Denies Claims of Dredging Vessel Seized in Manila Bay The Chinese Embassy in Manila denies claims that the dredging vessel seized by Philippine authorities in Bataan was from China. Based on the report of GMA News, the Chinese Embassy said that the dredging ship was not registered in China and the MV Zhonhai … Read more
Customs Issued Warrant of Seizure to Chinese Vessel Illegal Docked at Manila Bay The Bureau of Customs has issued a warrant of seizure to a Chinese vessel that illegally docked in Manila bay with proper documents and permits. The Chinese vessel was found illegally docked at the Manila Bay two years after dredging operation in … Read more
3 Ukay-ukay Importers to Face Smuggling Charges Filed by Customs The Bureau of Customs has filed smuggling complaints against three (3) ukay-ukay importers for misdeclaring their shipments that arrived in the country last year. Throught the Bureau’s Action Team Against Smugglers (BATAS), criminal cases were flled against the importers before the Department of Justice (DoJ) … Read more
BOC Confiscates 119 Smuggled Live Tarantulas At NAIA BOC – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently prevented an illegal wildlife trade attempt, confiscating 119 live tarantulas in the process. The Customs Bureau said that it intercepted 119 live tarantulas hidden inside rubber shoes in a DHL warehouse on October 28, according to a report from … Read more
Two Containers Of Trash From America Seized In Subic TWO CONTAINERS OF TRASH – Operatives from Bureau of Customs recently seized two containers of trash at Subic Bay International Terminal Corp. According to a report from ABS-CBN News, the said containers was among the 30 container which arrived to the country from the United States. … Read more
Luxury Bags, Shoes Worth P6.5M Seized At NAIA By BOC LUXURY BAGS – The Bureau of Customs recently seized “misdeclared” luxury bags and shoes at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. According to a report from GMA News, operatives recently intercepted shipments, which include luxury handbag brands such Prada, Gucci, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Christian Dior, and … Read more
BOC Port Of Clark Seized Illegal Drugs Worth P1.6 Million BOC PORT OF CLARK – The Bureau of Customs recently seized drug tablets which are worth at about P1.6 million. According to a report from Inquirer, the 988 pieces of smuggled drug tablets were declared as an “air humidifier” and arrived at the said area … Read more
BOC Cebu Confiscates Two Containers Of Smuggled Cigarettes BOC – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Cebu seized two containers of smuggled cigarettes from China. According to SunStar, the seized cigarettes had an estimated street value of P88.1 million. The shipments, which were declared to contain umbrellas and various home furniture, arrived at Pier … Read more
Don’t Buy Misbaranded Face Masks in Foreign Characters, FDA Warn FDA – The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) warned all healthcare workers and the general public not to buy or use misbranded face masks in foreign characters. Since the outbreak, the use of face masks has become ubiquitous all over the world. People are ordered … Read more