FORMAL charges have been filed against five officials of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and three private individuals in connection with a foiled attempt to smuggle into the country 14 brand new luxury vehicles worth P145 million.

“The Bureau is intent on eradicating smuggling and cleaning our slate from graft and corruption. Anyone caught red – handed will not be tolerated,” Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina said on Friday.

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