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In its continuing drive to tighten security controls against the entry of illicit tobacco products, Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno spearheaded an inspection of a recently apprehended shipment containing ₱235 million worth of smuggled cigarettes from the United Arab Emirates bound for the Bureau of Customs – Port of Batangas. The inspection underscores the BOC’s firm commitment […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) conducted a symbolic turnover ceremony of the proceeds from the public auction of luxury vehicles registered to the Discaya family and their companies to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), reaffirming the government’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and the restitution of unlawfully acquired assets for the benefit of the Filipino […]
Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno reported a heightened nationwide anti-smuggling campaign targeting illicit cigarettes and illegal drugs, which has resulted in the seizure of ₱1.8 billion worth of smuggled cigarettes and cigarette manufacturing materials and ₱760 million worth of dangerous drugs as of March 2, 2026. Speaking during the 1st Flag Raising Ceremony for the month […]
The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC–NAIA) successfully arrested a Malaysian national and seized more than ₱112 million worth of illegal drugs at the NAIA Terminal 1. The baggage of the arrested individual was flagged by Customs personnel for inspection, which led to the discovery of the illegal drugs concealed inside his […]
In line with the directives of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to ensure transparency, accountability, and the proper use of government assets, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) successfully raised over ₱102 million through the auction of luxury vehicles linked to the Discaya case, with nine out of the 13 seized cars from the case now sold. […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has formally endorsed six draft criminal complaints against three consignees to the Department of Finance (DOF) for review and approval pursuant to Republic Act No. 12022. The complaints stem from multiple cases involving the unlawful importation of agricultural products, in violation of Section 7 of Republic Act No. 12022, otherwise […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) successfully secured a conviction in a major drug smuggling case, underscoring its commitment to protecting the nation’s borders and upholding the rule of law, in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directives for stricter enforcement against illegal drugs. The Regional Trial Court of Manila found Muktasil Abundol Assimudin, Emmanuel Paulo […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) intensified its campaign against illicit trade as Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno commended the Port of Cagayan de Oro for the destruction of smuggled cigarettes seized in a series of anti-smuggling operations. The BOC Port of Cagayan de Oro, under the leadership of District Collector Atty. Manuel Zurbito Jr., conducted the public […]
The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), in close coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG), intercepted a passenger found carrying illegal drugs at NAIA Terminal 3 recently. Upon arrival, the passenger’s carry-on baggage was subjected to X-ray screening and referred for […]
A total of 40 importers and licensed customs brokers have been charged before the Department of Justice (DOJ) as part of the sustained anti-smuggling campaign of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) under the leadership of Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno. From 1 July 2025 to present, the BOC has filed 14 criminal cases against 40 importers […]