Authorities seized P5.6 million worth of misdeclared used clothing or ukay-ukay at the Davao port, Friday. ABS-CBN News

DAVAO CITY - The Bureau of Customs on Friday seized P5.6 million worth of misdeclared used clothing or "ukay-ukay" found inside a container van at the Davao port.

Three other containers were also seized at the Davao International Container Terminal in Panabo City in June and July.

The shipments were said to contain bed sheets, thin blankets, shoes, bags and stuffed toys. But upon inspection, agents also found used clothes.

Aside from the four containers, the agency also presented two other vans containing trucks, bottles and plywood, also said to be misdeclared.

The shipments violated the law prohibiting the importation of used clothing, authorities said.

They urged the public not to patronize used clothing or ukay-ukay as they pose risks to health.

