THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized P85.167 billion worth of illicit goods last year, nearly double the P43.40 billion recorded in 2023, following over 2,100 successful anti-smuggling operations.

The confiscated goods included counterfeits, illegal drugs, smuggled tobacco and vape products, and agricultural items.

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