Philippine Bureau of Customs Destroys Smuggled E-Cigarettes Worth 580,000 USD

Jan.27

BOC destroys $58,000 worth of smuggled e-cigarettes at NAIA to enforce public health measures, violating Philippine laws.

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) conducted the destruction of smuggled e-cigarette products worth over 34 million pesos (approximately 58,000 USD) in response to President Marcos' directive to safeguard public health, as reported by Phil Star on January 27th.

The Bureau of Customs at Ninoy Aquino International Airport reported that a total of 159,830 e-cigarette products were confiscated and destroyed in Jambi City. These contraband items violated the provisions of the Philippines' Vapour Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation and the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act.

Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio emphasized, "This destruction operation demonstrates our firm determination to protect public health and uphold the legal authority of the Philippines." The smuggling and destruction of e-cigarettes was successfully carried out with the coordinated efforts of the Customs Auction and Goods Disposal Division, Enforcement and Security Division, and Customs Intelligence and Investigation Division.

References:

[1] P34 million smuggled vapes destroyed

Also Read:

[1] BIR Plans More Lawsuits Against Illegal E-Cigarette Traders in 2025

[2] Philippine Government Exceeds 2024 Fiscal Revenue Target with Surplus

[3] Philippine DTI Suspends Operations of 14 E-Cigarette Companies

[4] List of Registered E-Cigarette and Heat Not Burn Tobacco Brands

#Asia #Open system e-cigarettes #Philippines #Regulation

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