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The Bureau of Customs  uncovered yesterday a new scheme in smuggling illegal drugs into the country after intercepting P292.4 million worth of shabu concealed in a shipment of talc stones from Afghanistan.


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Following the shooting incident at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University, the Bureau of Customs has relieved the suspect’s father of his duty as BOC district police chief.


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The Bureau of Customs has strengthened its partnership with the National Bureau of Investigation to combat smuggling.


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                    [Title] => BOC imposes one-strike policy vs recycling seized cigarettes
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Bureau of Customs officials and personnel caught stealing confiscated cigarettes will be dealt with under the BOC’s one-strike policy.


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                    [Title] => BOC: 2 POGO cars sold for P205 million
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Two luxury vehicles owned by Philippine offshore gaming operators have been sold for P205 million, according to the Bureau of Customs.


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                    [Title] => Four convicted of smuggling in separate cases
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The Bureau of Customs (BOC) announced it has secured the conviction of four individuals in two separate smuggling cases before the Regional Trial Court of Manila, with prison terms of up to 15 years imposed for the unlawful importation of cigarettes and motor vehicles.


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                    [Title] => BOC nagbabala vs ‘love at parcel scam’
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Tahasang nagbabala ang Bureau of Customs sa publiko laban sa mga sindikatong gumagamit sa pangalan ng ahensya para sa kanilang mga “love scam” at “parcel scam” modus.


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The Bureau of Customs warned the public, amid the proliferation of love scams, in which victims are deceived into paying money to supposedly release a parcel or gift allegedly being held by the BOC.


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                    [Title] => P41 milyong mga ilegal na droga isiniksik sa parcel
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Nasa P41-milyon ang kabuuang halaga ng iba’t ibang ilegal na droga na isiniksik sa food items at iba pang padala parcels ang nasamsam ng mga awtoridad sa Central Mail Exchange Center, sa Pasay City, nitong Biyernes, Hulyo 17.


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The Bureau of Customs and Armed Forces of the Philippines  formalized a strategic partnership by signing a memorandum of understanding yesterday to strengthen border security and customs enforcement through enhanced intelligence sharing and coordinated operations.


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The Bureau of Customs has strengthened its partnership with the National Bureau of Investigation to combat smuggling.


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Bureau of Customs officials and personnel caught stealing confiscated cigarettes will be dealt with under the BOC’s one-strike policy.


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The Bureau of Customs (BOC) announced it has secured the conviction of four individuals in two separate smuggling cases before the Regional Trial Court of Manila, with prison terms of up to 15 years imposed for the unlawful importation of cigarettes and motor vehicles.


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                    [Title] => P41 milyong mga ilegal na droga isiniksik sa parcel
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Nasa P41-milyon ang kabuuang halaga ng iba’t ibang ilegal na droga na isiniksik sa food items at iba pang padala parcels ang nasamsam ng mga awtoridad sa Central Mail Exchange Center, sa Pasay City, nitong Biyernes, Hulyo 17.


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The Bureau of Customs and Armed Forces of the Philippines  formalized a strategic partnership by signing a memorandum of understanding yesterday to strengthen border security and customs enforcement through enhanced intelligence sharing and coordinated operations.


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BOC intercepts P292 million shabu stashed in talc stones

BOC intercepts P292 million shabu stashed in talc stones

By Evelyn Macairan | 34 minutes ago
The Bureau of Customs  uncovered yesterday a new scheme in smuggling illegal drugs into the country after intercepting...
Nation
fbtw
BOC relieves father of school shooting suspect

BOC relieves father of school shooting suspect

By Evelyn Macairan | 2 days ago
Following the shooting incident at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University, the Bureau of Customs has relieved the suspect’s...
Headlines
fbtw
BOC, NBI partner vs smuggling

BOC, NBI partner vs smuggling

By Evelyn Macairan | 3 days ago
The Bureau of Customs has strengthened its partnership with the National Bureau of Investigation to combat smu...
Nation
fbtw
BOC imposes one-strike policy vs recycling seized cigarettes

BOC imposes one-strike policy vs recycling seized cigarettes

By Evelyn Macairan | 14 days ago
Bureau of Customs officials and personnel caught stealing confiscated cigarettes will be dealt with under the BOC’s...
Nation
fbtw
BOC: 2 POGO cars sold for P205 million

BOC: 2 POGO cars sold for P205 million

By Evelyn Macairan | July 30, 2026 - 12:00am
Two luxury vehicles owned by Philippine offshore gaming operators have been sold for P205 million, according to the Bureau...
Nation
fbtw
Four convicted of smuggling in separate cases

Four convicted of smuggling in separate cases

July 26, 2026 - 12:53pm
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) announced it has secured the conviction of four individuals in two separate smuggling cases before...
Nation
fbtw

BOC nagbabala vs ‘love at parcel scam’

By Ludy Bermudo | July 20, 2026 - 12:00am
Tahasang nagbabala ang Bureau of Customs sa publiko laban sa mga sindikatong gumagamit sa pangalan ng ahensya para sa kanilang mga “love scam” at “parcel scam” modus.
Police Metro
fbtw
Customs warns public: Beware of love scams

Customs warns public: Beware of love scams

By Bella Cariaso | July 19, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bureau of Customs warned the public, amid the proliferation of love scams, in which victims are deceived into paying money...
Headlines
fbtw
P41 milyong mga ilegal na droga isiniksik sa parcel

P41 milyong mga ilegal na droga isiniksik sa parcel

By Ludy Bermudo | July 18, 2026 - 12:00am
Nasa P41-milyon ang kabuuang halaga ng iba’t ibang ilegal na droga na isiniksik sa food items at iba pang padala parcels...
PSN Metro
fbtw
BOC, AFP to combat smuggling, strengthen border security

BOC, AFP to combat smuggling, strengthen border security

By Evelyn Macairan | July 16, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bureau of Customs and Armed Forces of the Philippines  formalized a strategic partnership by signing a memorandum...
Headlines
fbtw
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