By: JANTZEN ALVIN
THE Bureau of Customs impounded two fuel tankers involved in the ‘paihi’ scheme of P20-M unmarked fuel.
The two fuel tankers are now under the custody of the BOC after they were seized by the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Services-Manila International Container Port (CIIS-MICP) for alleged involvement in the illegal fuel transfer, or “paihi” modus at the Navotas Fish Port.
Said operation yielded P20,350,000 worth of unmarked fuel, or highly dutiable petroleum products without proper fuel markings, which indicates the non-payment of necessary taxes and duties, the BOC said.
