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The Bureau of Customs (BOC), together with the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), uncovered suspected counterfeit imported footwear worth an estimated ₱700 million during an inspection of a warehouse in Imus City, Cavite. The BOC launched the operation after the PNP-CIDG Cavite Provincial Field Unit provided […]
Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno led the inspection of two shipments from China containing misdeclared firecrackers worth approximately ₱40 million at the Bureau of Customs – Manila International Container Port (BOC-MICP). Two shipments from China, each valued at approximately ₱20 million, were flagged by the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) after derogatory reports indicated the presence […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has secured the conviction of four individuals in two separate smuggling cases before the Regional Trial Court of Manila, reaffirming its commitment to protecting government revenues, securing the country’s borders, supporting legitimate businesses, and holding those involved in illicit trade accountable. In the first case, the court convicted an individual […]
Reinforcing its commitment to ensuring the efficient movement of goods across the country’s gateways, the Bureau of Customs (BOC), under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, constituted a Technical Working Group (TWG)/Task Force to strengthen coordination in addressing operational challenges affecting major seaports and airports nationwide. Prior to the issuance of the Customs Special Order, […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), through the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), and Philippine Postal Corporation, intercepted 39 international inbound parcels containing various suspected dangerous drugs with an estimated street value of more than ₱41 million in separate operations conducted as part of the Bureau’s intensified border […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) formalized a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen border security and customs enforcement through enhanced intelligence sharing and coordinated operations. The MOU, signed by BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno and AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo […]
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag and Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno declared an intensified and uncompromising campaign against smuggling and illicit trade during a joint press conference and inspection of seized illicit cigarettes at Gothong Wharf in Mandaue City. The activity was attended by NBI Regional Director Atty. Dominador Cimafranca, […]
To address aging perishable cargo and ensure compliance with customs requirements, Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno has warned importers and consignees to fast-track the release of their shipments, particularly those that remain unpaid, unclaimed, or not withdrawn within prescribed reglementary periods. In support of this, Nepomuceno ordered the issuance of Notices of Delinquency […]
A joint anti-smuggling operation by the Bureau of Customs (BOC), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) led to the seizure of 23 containers of illicit cigarettes valued at ₱1.7 billion. The operation stemmed from intelligence information provided by the NBI, which was immediately acted upon by […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, continues to uphold transparency and accountability in the disposition of forfeited goods by ensuring that proceeds from auctions and other lawful modes of disposal are properly recorded, accounted for, and remitted to the national government. As part of this effort, the BOC has […]