MANILA, Philippines - An importer and his broker were charged yesterday with violating the tariff and customs law for allegedly bringing into the country P315 million worth of counterfeit Mickey Mouse, Chanel and Louis Vuitton fabrics.
The Bureau of Customs filed smuggling charges with the Department of Justice against Trio owner Ronaldo Cruz and broker Merrian Misula.
The alleged illegal shipment arrived in a 40-foot shipping container at the Manila International Container Port on Jan. 11. – Evelyn Macairan, Zinnia dela Peña