MANILA, Philippines – Nearly P53 million worth of misdeclared agricultural products from China were seized by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in the Port of Manila.
The BOC said the products that were shipped inside 16 containers arrived in Manila last August 8.
The shipment was consigned to a certain Shinerise Trading Service. It was initially declared as fishballs.
However, upon inspection of the containers, the BOC found that the shipment contains carrots and onions estimated to worth P40.1 million, broccolis worth P10.04 million, and P2.5 million worth of potatoes.
The bureau has issued a warrant of seizure and detention against the said shipment.
The BOC also cancelled the accreditation of the Shinerise Trading Service and its broker was placed under investigation.
The confiscated agriculture products will be destroyed as these did not have necessary clearance as proof that these items are safe for public consumption, the BOC said. RRD (with details from Correspondent Aiko Miguel)
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