THE Bureau of Customs (BoC) at the Port of Limay in Bataan has foiled the entry of 40,000 liters of smuggled fuel valued at P2.4 million.
In a statement Friday, BoC said operatives led by acting district collector Guillermo Pedro Francia on Oct. 5 observed a fuel loaded truck attempting to pass through the checkpoint, which when flagged down failed to present proper documentation.
In response, Francia directed the Port of Limay Enforcement and Security Service (ESS) to conduct a field test on the fuel in the trailer tanker. The test results indicated a “fail,” prompting a more in-depth investigation by the ESS – Customs Police Division (CPD).
Subsequent verification of the initial test result led to the confiscation of the smuggled fuel.
Francia said they are committed in strengthening the anti-smuggling campaign through the implementation of regular checkpoints in their area of jurisdiction.
These efforts aim to detect and prevent the illegal transport of goods, ensuring the protection of the country’s economic interests and upholding the rule of law.
He said that buyers of such unmarked fuel run the risk of not only losing the illegally imported fuel they bought but also the truck carrying the fuel, which is valued at around P5 million.
Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio commended Francia and the Port of Limay for their active monitoring and patrolling of country’s borders against illicit trade.
