Philippines Seizes $80M in Illegal Vapes Over 10 Months

Nov.19.2024

Philippines Seizes $80M in Illegal Vapes Over 10 Months

The Philippines Bureau of Customs seized approximately $86.5 million worth of vapes during enforcement operations in the first ten months of 2024.

The Philippines Bureau of Customs announced that its ongoing crackdown on smuggled e-cigarette products resulted in the seizure of items valued at $86.5 million during the first ten months of 2024, the Manila Times reported on November 19.

Recent operations included the confiscation of disposable vapes worth $220,000 in Laguna province and various e-cigarette devices, pods, and disposable products valued at $110,000 in Quezon City, Manila.

"These operations highlight the BOC's unwavering determination to dismantle the illicit networks behind vape smuggling and the continuous strengthening of its enforcement capabilities," Customs Chief Bienvenido Rubio said.

He also added that the agency works closely with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and enforcement and intelligence units to do its job.

"With the support of enhanced intelligence-sharing, the BOC remains vigilant in addressing emerging trends in illicit trade," Rubio said.

References:

[1] Seized smuggled vapes hit P5.07B as of October

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[1] Philippine BIR to Intensify Crackdown on Illegal E-cigarette Market as Revenue Falls Short

[2] Philippines BIR E-Cigarette Tax Revenue Reaches $17M, Covers Less Than 10-20% of Market

[3] Philippine President invited to international tobacco summit to focus on fight against illicit tobacco trade

[4] Philippines BIR seizes over 500 illegal e-cigarette retailers with $3.09 million in tax liabilities

[5] Philippines BIR Launches Nationwide Raid on Illegal E-Cigarette Sellers

[6] Philippines DTI: Unregulated E-cigarette Products Flood Market, Urges Legal Purchases

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

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