P190 million worth of counterfeit goods seized in Valenzuela City — BOC

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Tuesday said it has confiscated various alleged counterfeit goods estimated to be worth P190 million during an operation in Valenzuela City.

In a statement, the BOC said the items were seized on April 22 during an inspection in a warehouse located in MapulangLupa.

The bureau said the “various Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) infringing goods” were seized through the Manila International Container Port-Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (MICP-CIIS), together with the National Bureau of Investigation-Special Action Unit.

“The inspection of the warehouse, through a Letter of Authority (LOA) issued by the Commissioner of Customs, revealed the presence of imported kitchenware, housewares, IPR infringing goods, and foodstuff, among others,” the BOC said.

“Inventory of the goods shall be undertaken by assigned customs examiners and shall be witnessed by CIIS, Enforcement and Security Service (ESS), and representatives of the warehouse,” it added.

The BOC said a warrant of seizure and detention will be issued against the subject goods for a violation of Section 118 (f) of Republic Act (RA) No. 10863 or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act in relation to R.A. No. 8293 or the Intellectual Property Code of 1999.

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