By Anthony S. Allada
THE Bureau of Customs in the port of Davao is watching out against the entry of firecrackers into Davao City with the Christmas season just around the corner.
“In as much as the “ber” months have already began, this port is extra vigilant in monitoring importations of firecrackers,” BOC-Davao district collector Martiniano Bangcoy said.
As a counter-measure, BOC’s x-ray units will be used since 100 percent actual examination, is required, he said.
“We also require clearance and import permit from the FEO-PNP while our Customs law enforcement units will be vigilant along with our Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) and Customs Police,” he said.
On Tuesday, operatives of the Philippine National Police Regional Maritime Unit 10 apprehended P500,000 worth of illegally imported and local firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices in Cagayan de Oro City.
The contraband was in a 20-footer container van with serial number NNCU 190514-1 inside 2GO warehouse compound and ready for shipment to HNH Trading in Bacolod City.
Davao City bans the manufacture, possession, distribution, sale and use of firecrackers and pyrotechnics all year round.
Violators face fines and imprisonment as defined in an ordinance passed by the City Council some two decades back. [ASA]
