Operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) seized more than P260,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes following the arrest of two people allegedly selling them in Palawan. Nabbed were Jayrahz Tuibeo Velasco, 33; and, Diosdado Cruses Lagbas, 51. They were collared after CIDG...
Operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) confiscated almost P200,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes following the arrest of three people in an entrapment operation in Iligan City. Nabbed were Joharei Ambaco Mangutara, 22; Abdul Jalil Ambaco Mangutara, 29; and Mansawi Lumna...
ILIGAN CITY -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) destroyed P395 million worth of smuggled cigarettes during the simultaneous public condemnation activity held at the Pavilion Gym, Provincial Government Complex, Barangay Dao, Pagadian City, and at a customs-rented warehouse in Barangay Baliwasan on...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is set to destroy on Tuesday, Dec. 13, more than P395 million worth of cigarettes that were confiscated in a series of anti-smuggling operations in the western part of Mindanao. BOC Commissioner Yogi Filemon Ruiz said it will be the second condemnation schedule of...
Agents of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized more than P25 million worth of cigarettes believed to have been smuggled into the country via the porous borders of Mindanao. The contraband, according to the Bureau of Customs-Port of Zamboanga (BOC-POZ) Water Patrol Division (WPD), was intercepted off...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Personnel of the Bureau of Customs intercepted a wooden vessel laden with smuggled cigarettes worth P25 million in the vicinity of Sta. Cruz Island here on Thursday, Dec. 8. 707 cases of smuggled cigarettes intercepted off Sta. Cruz Island in Zamboanga City. (BOC photo) The...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized some P2.45 million of cigarettes in an anti-smuggling operation in Davao City. In a statement, the BOC Port of Davao said the 4,250 reams of smuggled cigarettes worth 2.45 million was seized along with a Hyundai Porter Freezer Van in a checkpoint in Toril...
As the government ramps up its campaign against sugar hoarders and profiteers, a warehouse in Deparo, Caloocan was raided by agents of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Monday, August 22. Deparo, Caloocan warehouse (Screenshots taken from videos provided by the Office of the Press Secretary) In a...
Agri Partylist Rep. Wilbert Lee called for stiffer penalties for those behind the illegal importation of white onions, warning them of the day when they will face the wrath of the people. Personnel of the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) at the Manila International Container...
The Bureau of Customs-Port of Subic seized another container of smuggled cigarettes from Singapore valued at P46.28 million. The Port received derogatory information on the shipment, which prompted the issuance of a Pre-Lodgement Control Order. A total of 1,122 master cases of Marvels Filter...
COAST Guard personnel examine boxes of smuggled imported cigarettes intercepted in Oslob, Cebu. (PCG 7 photo) CEBU CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) seized Monday, August 1, boxes of smuggled imported cigarettes valued at P2.1 million in Oslob, Cebu. They were intercepted by personnel...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY —- A total of P66 million worth of smuggled agricultural products have been seized by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) Northern Mindanao (Region 10) for the month of July at Mindanao Container Terminal Port, PHIVIDEC Compound, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental. The Bureau of Customs...
