BOC lauded for seizure of P83.7 million smuggled cigarettes
MANILA, Philippines — Tobacco firms in the United States and Japan have commended the Bureau of Customs for confiscating smuggled cigarettes worth P83.7 million in Bulacan.
Philip Morris Philippines Manufacturing and Japan Tobacco International have cited the BOC’s “dedication and effectiveness” as well as the leadership of Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio.
On April 24, authorities seized 717 boxes and six truckloads of assorted branded cigarettes in a warehouse in Bocaue, Bulacan.
Owners of the warehouse will be charged for violating the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Law if they fail to present documents within 15 days, Rubio said.
Charges could be filed against the owners of the smuggled dried tobacco products for violating the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act.
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