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BOC seizes P3.24-M unmarked fuel, tanker in Bicol
The Bureau of Customs-Legazpi's Enforcement and Security Service, in cooperation with Société Générale de Surveillance Philippines, seized over PHP3.245 million worth of unmarked fuel and a fuel truck in the Bicol Region.
The operation, conducted under the Fuel Marking Program (FMP), resulted in the confiscation of 30,891.5 liters of gasoline and diesel valued at PHP1.745 million, along with a fuel truck worth PHP1.5 million.
These seizures were made from two gasoline stations found to be selling unmarked fuel illegally.
The operation was carried out in violation of Section 7 of DoF-BoC-BIR Joint Circular 001.2021 and Sections 1113 (a) and (k) of RA 10863, the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act.
District Collector Guillermo Pedro Francia IV reiterated the BOC's commitment to upholding the law and combating illicit gasoline sales and tax avoidance.
He strongly advised all fuel station operators to adhere to regulatory standards to prevent repercussions.
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