The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) conducted the destruction of smuggled e-cigarette products worth over 34 million pesos ($58,000) in response to President Marcos’ directive to safeguard public health.

The Bureau of Customs at Ninoy Aquino International Airport reported that a total of 159,830 e-cigarette products were confiscated and destroyed in Jambi City. The contraband items violated the provisions of the Philippines’ Vapour Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation and the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act.

“This destruction operation demonstrates our firm determination to protect public health and uphold the legal authority of the Philippines,” Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio said.

The smuggling and destruction of e-cigarettes was successfully carried out with the coordinated efforts of the Customs Auction and Goods Disposal Division, Enforcement and Security Division, and Customs Intelligence and Investigation Division.