Tag: Bureau of Customs
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Customs Seizes P10.2 Million Shabu Concealed in PVC Window Shipment at Clark Port
In a significant drug bust, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Port of Clark successfully intercepted a shipment containing shabu valued at PHP10.2 million. The drugs were cleverly hidden within four aluminum tubes, which were part of a consignment declared as a ‘Black Vinyl Window Made Out of PVC’ from the United States. The…
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Customs Seizes PHP10.2 Million Shabu Concealed in PVC Window Shipment at Clark Port
In a significant drug bust, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Port of Clark successfully intercepted a shipment containing PHP10.2 million worth of shabu. The drugs were cleverly hidden within four aluminum tubes, which were part of a shipment declared as a ‘Black Vinyl Window Made Out of PVC’ from the United States. The…
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Philippine Customs Seizes Record-Breaking P85 Billion in Smuggled Goods in 2024
In a historic crackdown on smuggling, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in the Philippines announced the seizure of smuggled goods valued at PHP85.167 billion in 2024. BOC Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio highlighted this achievement as the largest in the agency’s history during a press conference on Wednesday. The operation, led by the Customs Intelligence and Investigation…
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Bureau of Customs Intercepts Over PHP24 Million in Undeclared Cash at NAIA
In a significant crackdown on financial crimes, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City apprehended two individuals carrying undeclared foreign currency totaling over PHP24 million. The arrests, which took place on January 22 and 23, 2025, involved a Filipino and a Japanese passenger, respectively, as announced by…
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Bureau of Customs Annihilates P34 Million Worth of Illegal Vapes in Cavite
In a decisive move to safeguard public health, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) obliterated nearly 160,000 vape products, totaling over PHP34 million in value, at a private facility in Cavite. The destruction took place on January 17 and 20, following the issuance of seizure and detention warrants for breaching the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products…
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Bureau of Customs Annihilates P34 Million Worth of Seized Vaping Products in Cavite
In a decisive move to safeguard public health, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) obliterated nearly 160,000 vaping products, totaling over PHP34 million in value, at a private facility in Cavite. The destruction took place on January 17 and 20, as announced by the BOC on January 24, 2025. The condemned items, amounting to 159,830 pieces,…
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NAIA Security Seizes Over $273,000 in Undeclared Cash from Passenger
In a significant security operation at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, authorities confiscated over USD273,905 in undeclared cash from a passenger heading to Hong Kong on January 22, 2025. The discovery was made by X-ray operator Yvonne Dujali during routine security checks at the baggage area, where she spotted an unusual image…
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NAIA Security Catches Passenger with Over $273K in Undeclared Cash
In a significant security operation at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, authorities discovered over USD273,905 in undeclared cash from a passenger heading to Hong Kong. The incident occurred on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, when X-ray operator Yvonne Dujali spotted an unusual image during routine baggage screening. The cash, amounting to more than…
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Bureau of Customs Warns of Fake Memo Demanding Cash Bond from New Importers
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) in Manila has issued a stern warning to the public about a fake memorandum circulating that falsely claims a mandatory cash bond requirement for new importers. The BOC clarified that no such directive was issued by the Commissioner’s Office, with the fraudulent document incorrectly dated November 21, 2024. The bureau…
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Bureau of Customs Warns of Fake Cash Bond Requirement for New Importers
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) in Manila has issued a stern warning to the public about a fraudulent memo that falsely claims a mandatory cash bond is required for new importers. The BOC clarified that no such directive was issued by the Commissioner’s Office, with the alleged memo dated November 21, 2024, being completely fabricated.…
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