BOC SEIZES SMUGGLED CIGARETTES IN SURIGAO PORT

BOC uncovers P3B worth of cigarettes, raw tobacco in Agusan Norte

By Ferdinand Patinio (Photos from BOC-Port of Surigao) MANILA – Authorities uncovered 54 container vans loaded with assorted cigarettes and raw tobacco materials worth over PHP3 billion at a container yard in Agusan del Norte on May 8. In a statement Tuesday, the Bureau of Customs reported that initial inspection findings showed assorted cigarette brands, including Red and Menthol Modern, Red and Menthol Carnival, Nise Baisha, Commando, Gold H&P…

BOC SEIZES SMUGGLED CIGARETTES IN SURIGAO PORT

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Surigao conducted a major inspection operation at a container yard in Agusan del Norte recently, resulting in the discovery of 54 container vans loaded with assorted cigarettes and raw tobacco materials, in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to intensify efforts against smuggling and strengthen border protection measures nationwide. The operation was carried out pursuant to a Letter of…