BOC intercepts P64.4-M worth of misdeclared cigarettes

The Bureau of Customs–Port of Batangas intercepted P64.4 million worth of misdeclared cigarettes shipped from China's Guangdong province, the BOC said in a Saturday statement.

After receiving information on the shipment, Customs agents on Thursday intercepted the 2x40 container which was declared to contain plastic cabinets.

But a physical examination instead found 1,631 master boxes of Mighty and Marvel cigarettes.

Acting District Collector Rhea M. Gregorio recommended the issuance of a  Warrant of Seizure and Detention against the entire shipment in violation of Section 1400 - “Misdeclaration, Misclassification, and Undervaluation in Goods Declaration” in relation to Section 1113 “Property Subject Seizure and Forfeiture” of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act.

This latest apprehension was part of the Port’s intensified campaign against smuggling as directed by  Commissioner Rey Leonardo B. Guerrero. — DVM, GMA News