MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Wednesday reported the discovery of P5 million worth of suspected smuggled fruits and vegetables during inspections on Tuesday of warehouses in Manila. BOC Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio said the operation was in response to complaints by traders in Benguet who claimed that smuggled vegetables caused low sales even during the peak Christmas and New Year holiday season. “We assure you that we are going after these groups, and we are being diligent in prosecuting them so they cannot victimize our hard-working farmers again. This is why we are committed as ever to come after these smuggling groups — it is our farmers, our economy, and our consumers that we aim to protect…
Published Date: 2024-01-17
Source: Inquirer.net
Categories: Society, Issues, Business, Crime, Theft, Opportunities, Opposing Views
