Philippine Customs Seizes $120M Worth of Smuggled e-Cigarettes

Oct.07.2024

Philippine customs seized smuggled e-cigarette products worth 6.5 billion pesos in 11 months, cracking down on illegal activities.

According to a report by Philstar on October 7th, the Philippine customs authorities seized smuggled e-cigarette products worth 6.5 billion pesos (approximately 120 million US dollars) within 11 months.

Leon Mogao Jr., head of the Customs Investigation Department, announced this Saturday (October 5th) that from October 2023 to August of this year, Philippine customs have conducted a total of 36 operations targeting illegal e-cigarette products. These operations were primarily carried out in Manila Port, Manila International Container Port, Clark Port, and Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio pointed out that these achievements demonstrate the agency's commitment to combating smuggling activities and protecting consumers from unregulated and potentially harmful products.

References:

[1] P6.5 billion vapes seized in 11 months

Also Read:

[1] Revised Regulations on Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Vaping Products

[2] Philippine Airline bans Chinese passenger for smoking on flight

[3] Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue Raises Tobacco Prices Mandate

[4] DTI Initiates Legal Action Against Four E-Cigarette Brands Including RELX, Flare

[5] DTI-FTEB and PNP-CIDG Joint Operation in Tondo District

[6] Massive Smuggling Bust by Philippine Customs Authorities in Manila

[7] DTI Suspends Sales of 5 E-cigarette Brands in Philippines, Including LOST MARY, Chillax, SHFTDr.Freeze, Aerogin, Don Bars, Black Elite

[8] New Guidelines for Handling Seized Goods by Philippines Tax Bureau

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