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Probable Cause and Customs Seizure: Protecting Due Process in Forfeiture Cases
The Supreme Court clarifies that probable cause must precede customs seizure and forfeiture, protecting claimants from arbitrary government action.
Customs Jurisdiction Prevails Challenging Seizure AND Forfeiture Powers OF THE Bureau OF Customs
Landmark ruling clarifies that RTCs cannot interfere with Bureau of Customs seizure and forfeiture proceedings, even if the warrant appears defective.
Customs Jurisdiction in the Philippines: Why Courts Cannot Interfere with Seizure and Forfeiture
Philippine courts cannot interfere with Bureau of Customs seizure and forfeiture proceedings. Learn the rules from a Supreme Court ruling.