BOC, PDEA, and PCG conduct joint surveillance inspection of maritime areas from DC Gulf to DavOr

August 26, 2021

A joint surveillance inspection led by the Bureau of Customs-Port of Davao patrolled the maritime areas of Davao City Gulf to Mati, Davao Oriental together with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)-Task Force Aduana and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Regional Office XI-Seaport Interdiction Unit, August 13, 2021.

The maritime patrol activity enforces stronger border security measures against the smuggling of illegal drugs and other types of prohibited commodities that might enter the areas of responsibility of the Collection District XII.

The maritime patrol activity enforces stronger border security measures against the smuggling of illegal drugs and other types of prohibited commodities that might enter the areas of responsibility of the Collection District XII.

On Board the BRP Kalanggaman FPB 2024, elements of the BOC, PCG and PDEA started patrolling the waters of Davao Gulf, Pujada Bay and Mayo Bay particularly the waters covered by Davao Oriental. The team also monitored the movement of various vessels and conducted boarding inspection to rule-out the possible entry of smuggled goods and other forms of customs fraud.

The boarding inspection yielded negative from smuggling or any illegal activities.

BOC Davao will continue to closely coordinate with its partner enforcement agencies for the conduct of similar activities led by District Collector, Atty. Erastus Sandino Austria and Commissioner Rey Leonardo Guerrero adhering to international best practices on revenue collection, border protection, and trade facilitation. ###