DAVAO CITY ---- To maximize the utilization of seized products, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has proposed a practical solution to aid typhoon victims by requesting the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to release 580 metric tons of frozen mackerel, seized at the Manila International Container Port last month, for distribution as emergency relief. Agriculture Secretary … [Read more...] about DA plans to distribute seized mackerel for typhoon relief to support food security
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BOC Clark foils PHP 3.15-M shipment of high-grade “Kush” Marijuana
DAVAO CITY --- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Clark seized 2,100 grams of high-grade marijuana, or “Kush,” valued at PHP 3.15 million. The operation was conducted in collaboration with the Customs Anti-Illegal Drug Task Force (CAIDTF), the Philippine National Police – Aviation Security Group (PNP-AVSEG), the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Pampanga District … [Read more...] about BOC Clark foils PHP 3.15-M shipment of high-grade “Kush” Marijuana
144 tons of undocumented shipments of carrots and onions seized at Port of Subic
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The joint operations by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday, September 11, led to the seizure of approximately PHP 21 million worth of undocumented imported carrots and onions. The contraband, which consisted of fresh carrots and yellow onions, was found in five containers aboard the vessel SITC Licheng. … [Read more...] about 144 tons of undocumented shipments of carrots and onions seized at Port of Subic
Customs uncovers over P68.6 million worth of party drugs concealed in dog food packs
DAVAO CITY----.The Bureau of Customs on Wednesday uncovered P68.661.300 worth of party drugs concealed in four dog food packs at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Wednesday. In a statement, the Bureau of Customs revealed that they detected something was suspicious when the package passed through the Xray machine and immediately coordinated with the Philippine Drug … [Read more...] about Customs uncovers over P68.6 million worth of party drugs concealed in dog food packs
200-million worth of ‘Shabu’ concealed in mufflers
DAVAO CITY --- The Bureau of Customs at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) intercepted a parcel containing approximately 32 kilograms of shabu with an estimated street value of PhP218,484,000 at the Paircargo Warehouse, Pasay City. The shipment was declared as “machinery muffler” from Zimbabwe and underwent rigorous profiling by the Customs Intelligence and … [Read more...] about 200-million worth of ‘Shabu’ concealed in mufflers
