MANILA: The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Monday said it had found 22 stolen diamonds when it opened a "balikbayan" (gift) box sent from Malaysia.
In a press statement, BOC Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon said the diamonds were contained in a plastic resealable pouch that was neatly hidden in a wallet inside the box sent by one Arturo R. Rivera from Kuala Lumpur.
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