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More than ₱1.4 billion worth of illicit vape products, the largest seizure of smuggled vape products in a single operation in Bureau of Customs (BOC) history, were condemned and destroyed recently, preventing millions of illegal vape devices and pods from reaching the market. The seized goods consisted of 3,174 boxes of vape devices and pods […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan commended the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) for their operation against Customs officials allegedly involved in the sale of frozen chicken meat meant for destruction, saying the incident underscores the need to intensify the fight against corruption within government ranks. Pangilinan also welcomed the BOC’s swift […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan welcomed the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) filing of six criminal complaints over shipments misdeclared as “chicken lollipops” that were found to contain thousands of sacks of onions and boxes of carrots, calling for enforcement beyond raids toward convictions. “Kinalulugod natin ang desisyon ng Bureau of Customs na magsampa ng mga reklamo kaugnay […]
Regional cooperation is key to dismantling smuggling syndicates that operate across borders, Abra Lone District Rep. JB Bernos said on Friday as he backed the Philippine National Police’s intensified coordination with Southeast Asian law enforcement agencies to curb the flow of illicit goods into the country. “Smuggling is a regional problem—thus, solving it requires that […]
Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno led the inspection of five containers of misdeclared frozen agricultural products and foodstuffs from China. The shipments have a total estimated value of ₱23.27 million, including ₱6.24 million in duties and taxes, highlighting the government’s strengthened efforts against agricultural smuggling and illegal importation in close coordination with the […]
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, […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, intercepted nine (9) containers containing misdeclared vapes and vape-related products at the Manila International Container Port (MICP), with a total approximate value of ₱137 million. Acting on derogatory information, MICP District Collector Atty. Geoffrey De Vera IV issued Alert Orders against nine (9) […]
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 […]
Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno is determined to apprehend the masterminds behind smuggling operations as he revisits earlier discussions on strengthening cooperation with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), now under new leadership, to enhance joint investigations and construct robust cases against high-ranking offenders. Speaking during the May 2026 Collectors’ […]