Philippine Customs

Gecko from Thailand Confiscated in Philippine Airport

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A parcel from Thailand containing a live leopard gecko was seized by the Bureau of Customs- NAIA (BOC-NAIA) in coordination with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on July 05, 2021. The parcel arrived at Paircargo warehouse without the required import permit from the DENR, prompting the conduct of 100% physical examination thereof. … Read more

Smuggled Cigarettes from China Seized at Subic, Philippines

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Subic, Philippines – As the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) intensifies border security nationwide, the Port of Subic through the efforts of its Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) on June 24, 2021 seized smuggled cigarettes estimated to have a value of Php 92 Million. Through the issuance of a Pre-lodgment Control Order (PLCO), the two … Read more