Iraqi cash worth P1.7M smuggled into Subic with ‘ukay-ukay’ shipment
A used jacket from seized “ukay-ukay” shipment yielded 425,000 Iraqi dinar, or the equivalent of P1.7 million in Philippine currency, at the Port of Subic in Zambales, the other day.
In an exclusive telephone interview with Port of Subic Customs collector Andres Salvacion, the money was wrapped in carbon paper which was neatly placed inside the right pocket of the jacket.
The shipment which arrived on Feb. 17 from Taiwan but originated from a middle east country, was ordered sized after examination revealed a discrepancy on its import manifest to its actual content.
"We will conduct a deeper probe on the seized shipment, and probably file a case against the consignee because bringing of foreign money through mail or personal effect is illegal under our law," Salvacion said.
The customs official hinted that the seized foreign currency was intended to provide financial support to a rebel or terrorist group in the southern part of the country.
He has ordered Capt. Jimmy Policarpio, ESS district port of Subic, to lead the investigation of the seized shipment which was consigned to a certain Armando Habito of E. Aguinaldo Hi-Way, Dasmarinas, Cavite.
Deputy Collector for operation Atty. Reynaldo Avelino is preparing to file criminal charges against Habito for attempted smuggling of foreign currency and for misdeclaration of shipment in violation of Section 2503 and 2503 of the Tariff and Customs code.
The contraband was contained in several balikbayan boxes which was brought through FedEx air/sea freight 2100.
Acting customs commissioner Napoleon Morales said the confiscated money was turned over to the Bangki Sentral ng Pilipinas for safekeeping and proper disposition.
He likewise commended Subic Port customs officials for their vigilance and immediate action against smuggling and other illegal activities at the Port of Subic. (Bong Karno Rodriguez - Tempo)
In an exclusive telephone interview with Port of Subic Customs collector Andres Salvacion, the money was wrapped in carbon paper which was neatly placed inside the right pocket of the jacket.
The shipment which arrived on Feb. 17 from Taiwan but originated from a middle east country, was ordered sized after examination revealed a discrepancy on its import manifest to its actual content.
"We will conduct a deeper probe on the seized shipment, and probably file a case against the consignee because bringing of foreign money through mail or personal effect is illegal under our law," Salvacion said.
The customs official hinted that the seized foreign currency was intended to provide financial support to a rebel or terrorist group in the southern part of the country.
He has ordered Capt. Jimmy Policarpio, ESS district port of Subic, to lead the investigation of the seized shipment which was consigned to a certain Armando Habito of E. Aguinaldo Hi-Way, Dasmarinas, Cavite.
Deputy Collector for operation Atty. Reynaldo Avelino is preparing to file criminal charges against Habito for attempted smuggling of foreign currency and for misdeclaration of shipment in violation of Section 2503 and 2503 of the Tariff and Customs code.
The contraband was contained in several balikbayan boxes which was brought through FedEx air/sea freight 2100.
Acting customs commissioner Napoleon Morales said the confiscated money was turned over to the Bangki Sentral ng Pilipinas for safekeeping and proper disposition.
He likewise commended Subic Port customs officials for their vigilance and immediate action against smuggling and other illegal activities at the Port of Subic. (Bong Karno Rodriguez - Tempo)
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