The BOC-Davao in a statement said the Port demonstrated operations of its Fast-Patrol Boats during the sea-related apprehensions.
The objective of the exercise is to further strengthen its collaboration and test the inter-operability capacities of involved maritime agencies in Davao Region during Maritime Security Operations.
The exercise featured the simulation of involved agencies’ operations whenever there is unlawful action in maritime waters. BOC’s part involved inspecting and validating the reported suspected smuggled items and contrabands found on board.
The said exercise was participated by the Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao’s Joint Task Force Seahawk, Coastguard District of Southeastern Mindanao (CGDESEM), Philippine National Police-Regional Maritime Unit 11 (PNP-RMU 11), Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources 11 (BFAR 11), Davao City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (DCDRRMO), Davao Central 911 and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Davao, Water Patrol Division.
The BOC ensures that it will continue its rigorous efforts against smuggling and customs fraud while continuously modernizing its procedures and processes under the leadership of BOC-Davao District Collector lawyer Erastus Sandino B. Austria and guidance of Commissioner Rey Leonardo B. Guerrero.
Photo: BOC-Davao
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