Bureau of Customs - Ninoy Aquino International Airport

BOC BUSTS ₱35.4M AGRI SMUGGLING HAUL IN NUEVA ECIJA

Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno and NBI Director Atty. Melvin A. Matibag led the inspection of ₱35.4 million worth of imported agricultural products seized from a cold storage facility in Nueva Ecija, as part of efforts to enforce customs laws and support food security.



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NEPOMUCENO, DOJ, NBI JOIN FORCES VS. SMUGGLING BOSSES

Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno is determined to apprehend the masterminds behind smuggling operations as he revisits earlier discussions on strengthening cooperation with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), now under new leadership, to enhance joint investigations and construct robust cases against high-ranking offenders.



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Makati Express Cargo Inc. is facing complaints filed by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) before the Department of Justice after 36,826 of balikbayan boxes were allegedly left abandoned between 2024 and 2025.

BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said balikbayan boxes are more than just packages, describing them as symbols of the sacrifices and enduring love of overseas Filipinos for their families back home. (Photos by Ryan Baldemor/The Philippine STAR)

| 𝗕𝗢𝗖-𝗡𝗔𝗜𝗔 𝗦𝗲𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 ₱𝟲.𝟰𝗠 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗹𝘀

In a continuing effort to strengthen border protection and curb the entry of illegal drugs pursuant to the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), together with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG), uncovered assorted suspected illegal drugs from five unclaimed inbound parcels at the Central Mail Exchange Center (CMEC), Pasay City on May 26, 2026.

The parcels, shipped from Canada and France, were initially declared as ordinary consumer items such as gifts, toys, clothes, and other personal goods. During inspection and profiling procedures, Customs personnel noted irregularities and concealment indicators that prompted a more thorough examination of the shipments addressed to recipients in Pampanga, Zambales, and Cagayan de Oro City.

Examination of the parcels led to the discovery of approximately 946 grams of suspected ma*****na Kush, 606 tablets and 789 grams of suspected M**A or ecstasy, 10 grams of suspected ketamine, 114 grams of suspected co***ne, and 184 grams of unidentified brown substances with a combined estimated value of ₱6,457,550.

Authorities also uncovered various concealment methods intended to avoid detection, including suspected illegal drugs hidden inside canned goods, food packaging, foil pouches, wax papers, and containers disguised as common household items.

The seized parcels were immediately turned over to PDEA for laboratory examination, case build-up, and the filing of appropriate charges for violations of Republic Act No. 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, in relation to Republic Act No. 10863 or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act.

Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno reaffirmed the Bureau’s commitment to strengthening enforcement operations and sustaining close coordination with partner agencies to prevent the use of international mail and cargo channels for drug trafficking activities.

Under the leadership of District Collector Atty. Yasmin O. Mapa, BOC-NAIA continues to enhance its border control measures and intelligence-driven operations to protect the country’s ports of entry from illegal drugs and other prohibited goods.

BOC FILES COMPLAINT VS. CARGO FIRM

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) filed criminal complaints against Makati Express Cargo, Inc. (MECI), together with several of its officers and responsible personnel, in connection with the abandonment of tens of thousands of balikbayan boxes intended for recipients throughout the Philippines.



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Sa paggunita ng Philippine National Flag Days, buong ipinagmamalaki ng Bureau of Customs – NAIA ang watawat ng Pilipinas sa harapan ng NAIA Customshouse bilang sagisag ng ating kalayaan, pagkakaisa, at pagmamahal sa bayan. Patuloy itong nagsisilbing inspirasyon sa pagtupad ng bawat lingkod-bayan sa kanilang tungkulin nang may integridad, katapatan, at malasakit para sa sambayanang Pilipino.

Nawa’y magsilbi itong paalala sa bawat kawani at mamamayan ng patuloy na pagpapahalaga sa ating kasaysayan, sa mga sakripisyo ng ating mga bayani, at sa diwang makabayan na nagbubuklod sa sambayanang Pilipino tungo sa mas matatag at maunlad na kinabukasan.

₱841-M COUNTERFEIT PERFUMES, LOTIONS SEIZED BY THE BOC

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized ₱841 million worth of suspected counterfeit perfumes and lotions in Valenzuela City to prevent the proliferation of illicit products and uphold fair and lawful trade.



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| The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) welcomed representatives from Alstom Transport Construction Philippines during a courtesy visit and meeting held at the BOC-NAIA Customshouse, Pasay City.

The engagement served as an avenue to strengthen coordination and foster constructive discussions in support of efficient customs processes, trade facilitation, and continued partnership between the Bureau and key industry stakeholders. The meeting likewise highlighted the importance of sustained collaboration to ensure the smooth facilitation of shipments and adherence to customs regulations.