The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has directed the bureau’s Intelligence Group (IG) to investigate the alleged recycling and resale of seized vape products.
Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio instructed IG Deputy Commissioner Juvymax Uy to submit weekly status reports and a detailed fact-finding report 30 days after receipt of the order.
The BOC said the investigation would verify the validity of these allegations and identify any customs personnel involved, along with their individual and collective roles in the matter. It will also assess any potential administrative and criminal liabilities associated with these claims.
Meanwhile, Rubio assured the public that the P11-billion counterfeit goods seized in Binondo, Manila on June 14, 2024 are secure.
The items included counterfeit goods bearing the brand names such as Gucci, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Nike, Rolex, Apple, Hermes, and Dior.
The BOC chief said these goods will undergo the appropriate seizure and forfeiture procedures in accordance with the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act and other relevant regulations.IMT
