Customs files 166 cases vs importers, brokers

By Franco Jose C. Baroña

Jan 23, 2022 12:02 am

IN pursuit of transparency and border security, the Bureau of Customs (BoC) filed a total of 166 criminal and administrative cases against importers and customs brokers in 2021.

At the same time, as part of its anti-corruption campaign, the BoC issued a total of 1,153 show-cause orders during the same period which led to the dismissal, suspension, relief and reshuffling of errant Customs employees.

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