(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Customs has intercepted P2 million worth of smuggled used clothes in the port of Cagayan de Oro. In a statement, the bureau said authorities intercepted the cargo from Korea on Oct. 16, three days after the shipment arrived at the Mindanao Container Terminal. This was after District Collector John Simon issued an alert order against the shipment reportedly consigned to Humility Trading. Simon issued the alert order after the cargo was […]
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Customs agents seize P2.1 million worth of smuggled “ukay ukay” clothes
By Jerold Tagbo Eagle News Service The Bureau of Customs on Wednesday, April 11, announced it has seized P2.1 million worth of smuggled “ukay ukay” clothes from the Manila International Container Terminal. Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapena said the clothes from Hong Kong were concealed in balikbayan boxes, which were declared as containing household goods and personal items. Under the law, the importation of used clothes is illegal because their use results in adverse health effects. […]





