DAVAO CITY — Another big haul of hidden sugar was uncovered by the operatives of the Bureau of Customs inside a warehouse in Quezon City on Saturday which yielded around 57,000 sacks of sugar from Thailand estimated to cost P285 million.
The BOC in a statement released on Saturday, revealed that the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service inspected the La Perla Sugar Export Corp.’s warehouse along Sgt. Rivera Street and found the hidden sugar.
Each sack contained 50 kg. worth PHP5,000. The inspection was undertaken through a Letter of Authority (Reference No. 08-23-168-2022) issued by Commissioner Yogi Filemon Ruiz.
Examiners conducted a routine inventory and inspection and validated the clearances from the Sugar Regulatory Administration.
The BOC did not report any irregular findings or confiscation.
The group was composed of agents from the Enforcement and Security Service – Quick Response Team of the Manila International Container Port and the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
