The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) intercepted a parcel containing approximately 32 kilograms of shabu (methamphetamine) with an estimated street value of PhP218,484,000 at the Paircargo Warehouse, Pasay City.

The delegation from the Bureau of Customs (BOC) Philippines comprises of key officials responsible for Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) matters, engaged in a Joint Validation Visit (JVV) with Hong Kong Customs which aims in advancing mutual recognition arrangements and bolstering trade facilitation efforts.

The Bureau of Customs – Manila International Container Port (BOC-MICP) conducted inspections at warehouses in Caloocan and Bulacan, where they uncovered various smuggled goods, including counterfeit underwear, socks, and assorted merchandise valued at PhP 7.3 billion.

The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) intercepted several unclaimed parcels containing illegal drugs with an estimated street value of PhP 14,825,400 at the Central Mail Exchange Center (CMEC).

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has exceeded its revenue collection target for March 2024, marking the third consecutive month this year of consistently hitting its target under the leadership of Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC), in its pursuit of expediting trade and facilitating e-Commerce goods, has successfully conducted a capacity-building session on “Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in the Context of Cross-Border e-Commerce Transactions” on March 20, 2024.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC), in its effort to foster inclusive economic growth and poverty reduction in the Philippines, formally opened the three-day National Trade Facilitation Workshops, with support from the International Trade Center (ITC) through the ARISE Plus Philippines Project on March 19, 2024.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Clark, in close coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Customs Anti-Illegal Drug Task Force (CAIDTF), X-ray Inspection Project (XIP), Enforcement and Security Service (ESS), and Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS), seized a total of 31,250 grams of Methamphetamine Hydrochloride or Shabu with an estimated value of P212,500,000.00 found in a parcel declared as “routers”.

On 25 March 2024, the Enforcement and Security Service (ESS) of the Enforcement Group of the Bureau of Customs (ESS-EG, BOC) celebrated 36 years of service in safeguarding nation’s borders, ensuring compliance with customs laws, and combating illicit trade activities. Established in 1988, the ESS has remained steadfast in its mission to uphold the rule of law, combat smuggling, and protect our citizens and economy from illicit activities.

The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) intercepted 3,028 grams of shabu with an estimated street value of P20.59 million.

Upon examination of the shipment on March 25, 2024 the subject transparent plastic vacuum pouches and self-sealing white pouches labeled as ‘whey protein were found to contain methamphetamine hydrochloride, commonly known as shabu.