The Bureau of Customs seized over P100 million worth of smuggled agricultural products, including sugar and onions, in several shipments at the Manila International Container Port. | santostinaINQ /PDI
“Originally, these shipments were declared to have pizza dough, shabu-shabu balls like fish balls, and some pneumatic tools. But, so far, of the 22 containers we have opened this week, we already found agricultural products, such as sugar and onions,” Enciso said.After receiving the report from the Customs Intelligence Group, CIIS-Manila International Container Port CIIS-MICP chief Alvin Enciso put on hold the containers and led the physical inspection of their contents.
“It’s critical for us here at the port to act swiftly on these matters because if these containers are indeed carrying agricultural products, then we have to coordinate with other key government agencies for the proper documentation. We’re not just on the lookout for contraband items like illegal drugs and such, but we’re also protecting our markets from the economic impact of smuggled agri goods,” he explained.
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