The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Thursday reported the seizure of 667 cartons of smuggled chainsaws.
In a statement, the bureau said the boxes containing a total of 1,034 units worth PHP1,010,127 were discovered during the conduct of physical examination at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) designated examination area (DEA) last January 13.
The physical examination was conducted by the designated customs examiner together with the representatives from the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) and the MICP’s Enforcement and Security Service-Environmental Protection and Compliance Division (ESS-EPCD).
Authorities found out that the chainsaws have no importation permit from the Forest Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (FMB-DENR).
The shipment which arrived from China was consigned to JJJJ Enterprises.
A warrant of seizure and detention has been issued against the subject shipment in violation of Section 1113 “Property Subject to Seizure and Forfeiture” in relation to Section 1401 “Unlawful Importation and Exportation” under Republic Act 10863 or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act and DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-24 or the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 9175 (Chainsaw Act of 2002).
Source: Philippines News Agency
