MANILA- An estimated PHP5.1 million worth of methamphetamine hydrochloride commonly known as "shabu" were seized, while two claimants were arrested in a joint operation led by the Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Thursday in Pasay City. In a statement, District Collector Carmelita Talusan said the consignee, from Cainta, Rizal, and his cohort, from San Juan City, were arrested after trying to claim the package at Central Mail Exchange Center in Pasay City at about 5:45 p.m. on June 2. The shipment was declared as "Bateria, Musical, Dulces" or set of toy drums shipped from Mexico, which arrived last May 30, 2022. Initially, it was discovered by BOC during X-ray scanning, which yielded suspicious images that prompted the Customs Examiner to subject it to 100 percent physical examination. During the examination, the authorities discovered the 750 grams of shabu concealed in a toy drum set. The claimants, who were not identified, are undergoing cu
(Photo courtesy of BOC-NAIA) MANILA - The Bureau of Customs-Port of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) on Wednesday reported the seizure of two parcels containing 28 lizards worth PHP210,000 in Pasay City. District Collector Carmelita Talusan, in a statement, said the parcels containing 22 bearded dragons and six Argentine black and white lizards from Samutprakarn, Thailand, were discovered at the BOC-NAIA Central Mail Exchange Center (CMEC) last December. The parcels declared as children's toys were shipped by a certain 'Anuphop Wilit' and were addressed to certain individuals in Paranaque City. The parcels were subjected to x-ray and 100 percent physical examination which led to the discovery of live animals. The shipments were subjected to seizure and forfeiture proceedings for violation of Section 1113 of Republic Act (RA) 10863 or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act in relation to Section 117 and RA 9147 or the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protec
Agents of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport seized 10 smuggled spiders from Poland worth P75,000 during an operation against a consignee in Pasay City. NAIA Customs District Collector Carmelita Talusan said the shipment was concealed in a postal envelope with scr
Bureau of Customs- NAIA staff (Photo courtesy of BOC) MANILA - The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of NAIA (Ninoy Aquino International Airport) has seized almost PHP160 million in smuggled items this year. BOC-NAIA District Collector Carmelita Talusan, in a statement on Saturday, said their PHP157,066,144 collection was a result of the strong partnership with service providers and warehouses. An estimated PHP95.42 million worth of unregistered medicines, smuggled luxury goods, and unregistered beauty products were also intercepted at the People's Air Cargo (Paircargo), designated as a Public Customs Bonded Warehouse, since 2018 to date. The BOC-NAIA also inaugurated its second X-ray machine, the latest addition to its scanning capabilities, at the warehouse in Paranaque City on November 18. The scanner features a six-color imaging, enabling it to scan various composition of materials. It also has a deep penetration capability that can ensure concealment cannot be done during non-intru