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MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has recorded a total contraband seizure value of P81 billion as of December 2024, nearly doubling its figures from the previous year.

The BOC tallied a total haul of P43.29 billion in 2023.

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According to BOC Intelligence Office Alvin Enciso, over half of the seizure value came from Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service – Manila International Container Port (CIIS-MICP), with P55 billion worth of seized contraband items.

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“Among these were illegal drugs, vape products, frozen mackerel, luxury vehicles, general merchandise, used clothing, fake items, and agricultural products, among others,” Enciso enumerated in a statement.

READ: BOC: Over P72B smuggled goods seized from Jan to Oct 2024

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BOC Director Verne Enciso likewise noted the significant increase in the bureau’s seized item value since 2022.

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“From 729 seizures worth P24 billion in 2022, we have now, in 2024, achieved an astounding 1,537 seizures with a total value of PhP81 billion — and counting,” Enciso said during a command conference on Wednesday, December 11.

This was the remark of Kristalina Georgieva, who has just started her second five-year term as managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Thursday, before the IMF and the World Bank’s annual gathering of financial leaders in Washington next week.

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With this, BOC Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio called on intelligence group officials to “sustain their momentum” as they strive for continued success in the bureau.

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“Good governance and effective measures against illicit trade have strengthened the organization’s collaborative efforts, enhanced border security, and facilitated smoother trade processes,” Rubio stated.

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“I encourage you to build upon your progress and conclude the year with renewed dedication as we gear up for more years of excellence,” he concluded.

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