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BIR, Customs confiscate illicit tobacco products in separate ops
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized approximately P791 million worth of smuggled cigarettes and vape products from Singapore at the Manila International Container Port (MICP).
The shipment, declared as tobacco products, was flagged after the BOC's Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) received derogatory information.
An examination revealed 4,215 master cases of cigarettes and 1,053 master cases of heat sticks within the three containers that arrived on May 11.
The National Tobacco Administration confirmed that the consignee is not a registered importer of tobacco products and that the cigarettes lacked required graphic health warnings.
The BOC will issue a Warrant of Seizure and Detention for violating several laws, including the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act.
Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio affirmed the BOC's commitment to upholding the law and protecting consumers.
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