Value of seized cigarettes, vapes quadruples in 2026 — BOC data

MANILA, Philippines — The estimated value of illegal cigarettes and vape products confiscated by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in 2026 so far has already quadrupled the value of those seized last year, according to data shared by the agency’s Enforcement and Security Services (ESS). Customs personnel seized nearly P11.680 billion worth of cigarettes and