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BOC to take legal action vs misdeclared frozen mackerel shipments
A farmers' group has urged the Economic Sabotage Council to investigate P202 million worth of smuggled mackerel from China.
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) confiscated the shipment, which was found to have been misdeclared as frozen fried taro sticks, cuttle fish flavored balls, and taro sweet potato balls.
Rep. Nicanor Briones stated that the smuggling falls under the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act.
The BOC has issued warrants of seizure and detention for the shipment, which has been held since January 20.
The BOC is coordinating with the Department of Finance to file an economic sabotage case against those responsible.
Under the law, large-scale agricultural smuggling is classified as a heinous crime, punishable by life imprisonment and substantial fines.
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Authorities have seized smuggled frozen mackerel valued at P202 million at the Port of Manila, discovered in a shipment originating from China.
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Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. led an operation uncovering a P202 million misdeclared fish shipment at Manila South Harbor.
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The Agricultural Sector Alliance of the Philippines, Inc. (AGAP) praised Agriculture Secretary Francis Tiu Laurel's plan to file a stronger case against importers of seized frozen mackerel for violating the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage (AGES) Act.
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