Tag: smuggling
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BIR Incinerates Over PHP219 Million in Smuggled Cigarettes in Caraga
In a significant move against smuggling, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in Caraga Region destroyed over PHP219 million worth of illicit cigarettes. The destruction took place in Butuan City on February 24, 2025, at the Richmond Plywood Corporation in Purok 1, Barangay Mahogany. A total of 337,644 packs of smuggled cigarettes, which had been…
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BIR Incinerates Over PHP219 Million in Smuggled Cigarettes in Caraga
In a significant move against smuggling, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in Caraga Region destroyed over PHP219 million worth of illicit cigarettes on Monday, February 24, 2025. The destruction took place in Butuan City at the Richmond Plywood Corporation in Purok 1, Barangay Mahogany, under the supervision of Revenue Region No. 17 Director Jose…
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Shocking Discovery: P900 Million in Smuggled Luxury Cars Seized in Taguig Raid
In a stunning operation, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has uncovered a staggering PHP900 million worth of smuggled luxury vehicles hidden in a Taguig City warehouse. The raid, executed on February 19, 2025, led to the seizure of 44 high-end cars, including brands like Ferrari, Maserati, and Rolls Royce, marking another significant blow to smuggling…
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Customs Seizes P366 Million in Luxury Cars from Makati Warehouse
In a significant crackdown on smuggling, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) raided a warehouse in Makati City, uncovering luxury vehicles valued at PHP366 million. The operation, led by the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service at the Manila International Container Port (CIIS-MICP), took place on February 14, 2025, and targeted high-end brands like Ferrari, Porsche, and…
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Bureau of Customs Cracks Down on Smuggled Luxury Cars Valued at P1.4 Billion in Metro Manila
In a bold move against smuggling, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has seized luxury vehicles worth PHP1.4 billion from warehouses in Pasay and Parañaque Cities. The operation, spearheaded by the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS), targeted high-end cars including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maybach, and Maserati, which were found in two separate locations following a tip-off…
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Bureau of Customs Cracks Down on Smuggled Luxury Cars in Metro Manila
In a bold move against smuggling, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has seized luxury vehicles valued at PHP1.4 billion from warehouses in Pasay and Parañaque Cities. The operation, executed on February 13, 2025, targeted high-end brands such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maybach, and Maserati, among others. Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio highlighted the operation as a shift towards…
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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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Senator Urges Stronger Action Against Smugglers Amid Low Conviction Rates
In a recent Senate hearing, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian expressed frustration over the low rate of convictions for smuggling and illicit trade, urging the Department of Finance (DOF) and its agencies to enhance their efforts. Gatchalian emphasized the need for the DOF, along with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC),…
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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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Batangas Raid Nets P12.2 Million in Oil Products and Smuggling Gear, 26 Arrested
In a significant crackdown on smuggling, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) executed a raid in Batangas, seizing petroleum products and equipment valued at PHP12.2 million. The operation, which took place early Tuesday morning, led to the arrest of 26 individuals, including a Chinese national. CIDG Director Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III explained that…
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