MANILA -- As part of the Bureau of Customs' (BOC) intensified anti-smuggling campaign, the Manila International Container Port, through its Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) and in coordination with the Port's Enforcement and Security Service (ESS), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Presidential Anti-corruption Commission (PACC), seized various counterfeit and used clothing from a warehouse located in Mayzan, Valenzuela City.
Armed with a Letter of Authority (LOA) issued by BOC Commissioner Rey Leonardo B. Guerrero, the composite team inspected the subject warehouse. The inspection revealed the presence of counterfeit items with brands such as Nike, Louis Vuitton and Dior. Also found were various bales of used clothing, face masks and other imported items with an estimated market value of P2.3 Billion.
