Tag: seizure
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Luxury Car Owners Given 15 Days to Pay Up or Lose Their Prizes: BOC Issues Urgent Call
In a bold move to clamp down on tax evasion, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued a stern warning to owners of high-end vehicles. Customs Commissioner Rubio has urged those with luxury cars under Letters of Authority (LOA) to voluntarily settle their duties and taxes within 15 days, or face the seizure of their…
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CIDG Busts P25 Million Illegal LPG Operation in Caloocan
In a significant crackdown on illegal activities, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) executed a raid in Caloocan City, seizing PHP25 million worth of unauthorized liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders. The operation took place at an LPG Refilling Station located in Barangay 163, Sta. Quiteria, following a search warrant issued by a local court…
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Customs Seizes High-Value Kush and Used Clothing in Separate Operations
In a significant crackdown on illegal imports, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in Pasay City successfully intercepted six parcels containing high-grade marijuana, known as kush, with a street value of PHP4.5 million. The seizure occurred at the Central Mail Exchange Center on February 6, 2025. The parcels, originating from Thailand and weighing a total of…
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Philippine Customs Seizes P85.1 Billion in Smuggled Goods in 2024
In a significant crackdown on smuggling, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in the Philippines announced the seizure of smuggled goods valued at over PHP85 billion throughout 2024. The announcement was made by Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, who detailed that the haul was the result of over 2,100 operations conducted last year. The confiscated items included a…
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Philippine Government Escalates Battle Against Counterfeit Trade, Seizes P41 Billion in Fake Goods
In a robust effort to curb the spread of counterfeit products, the National Committee on Intellectual Property Rights (NCIPR) in Manila has ramped up its operations, resulting in the seizure of fake goods valued at PHP40.99 billion in 2024. The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) announced that this figure represents a significant increase…
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Philippine National Police Seize P50.35 Million in Drugs During January Operations
In a significant crackdown on illegal narcotics, the Philippine National Police’s Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) announced the seizure of drugs valued at PHP50.35 million in January. PDEG’s acting chief, Colonel Rolando Cuya, detailed that the haul included 6.04 kilograms of shabu, 530 grams of dried marijuana leaves, 45,800 mature marijuana plants, 150 marijuana seedlings, and…
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Philippine National Police Seize P50 Million in Drugs During January Operations
In a significant crackdown on illegal narcotics, the Philippine National Police’s Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) announced the seizure of drugs valued at PHP50.35 million in January. PDEG’s acting chief, Colonel Rolando Cuya, detailed that the haul included 6.04 kilograms of shabu, 530 grams of dried marijuana leaves, 45,800 mature marijuana plants, 150 marijuana seedlings, and…
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Bureau of Customs Intercepts P13-Million Smuggled Fuel in Batangas Raid
In a significant crackdown on fuel smuggling, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) successfully seized a motor tanker and 11 lorry trucks loaded with unmarked fuel valued at PHP13 million at Subukin Port in San Juan, Batangas. The operation, which took place on February 4, 2025, was a collaborative effort involving the Customs Intelligence and Investigation…
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Bicol Police Arrest 120, Seize P17 Million in Drugs During January Operations
In a significant crackdown on illegal drug activities, the Bicol Police Regional Office (PRO-5) reported the arrest of 120 individuals and the seizure of PHP17.2 million worth of illegal drugs in January 2025. The operations, which spanned across the region, resulted in the confiscation of 2.53 kilograms of shabu and 52.60 grams of marijuana, as…
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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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