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MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Monday said it confiscated various agricultural products from Japanese passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) last week.In a statement, the agency said the shipments do not have any Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Clearance from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).This was why these were seized through the help of the DA, BOC-NAIA, and agricultural officers during a joint inspection.Some of the agricultural products seized on Aug. 8 included the following:- 527.10 kilograms of fresh beef- 26.5 kilograms of fresh chicken- 60 pieces of eggs, 57.1 kilograms of various fruits and vegetables,- 57.10 kilograms of fishery products.On Aug. 9, another shipment from a Japanese passenger was also seized, and included the following:- 140.2 kilograms of meat and meat products,- 10 pieces of egg- 165 kilograms of fruits, plants, and vegetables,- 235.5 kilograms of assorted fishery products.“All seized products have been turned over to the BAI, BPI, and BFAR, the relevant authorities under DA, for proper disposal, ensuring that no potential health risks or harm to the food industry arise from their unauthorized entry,” said the BOC.Following the incident, the agency told fresh beef and meat importers to secure the relevant permits.“We will continue to bolster the BOC’s border protection efforts against smuggling and other illicit activities,” said District Collector Yasmin Mapa.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Monday said it confiscated various agricultural products from Japanese passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) last week.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Monday said it confiscated various agricultural products from Japanese passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) last week.

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Agricultural goods without permits confiscated in NAIA: BOC

Job Manahan,

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Published August 13, 2024 02:02 AM PHT

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