ni Ronalyn Seminiano Reonico | June 4, 2021
Nasabat ng Bureau of Customs (BOC) ang hinihinalang smuggled luxury cars na tinatayang nagkakahalagang P20 million noong Miyerkules.
Sa tulong ng Manila International Container Port (MICP) at Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS), nasabat ng BOC ang 3 sasakyang hinihinalang smuggled na idineklarang “used truck parts” mula sa Japan.
Sa isinagawang physical investigation, napag-alamang tinabunan ng mga ‘ukay-ukay’ na damit ang mga sasakyan na ang consignee ay ang JLFDM Consumer Goods Trading.
Saad pa ng BOC, “This information led to the issuance of an Alert Order against the shipment. A 100% physical inspection was conducted witnessed by members of the Enforcement and Security Service (ESS) and Formal Entry Division (FED) of the Port. The examination revealed 33 bales of ukay-ukay concealing therewith the 3 vehicles.”
Ang mga naturang sasakyan ay isang Ferrari F430 Scuderia, isang Mercedes Benz SLK 55 AMG at isang Mercedes Benz E220.
Pahayag ng BOC, “A Warrant of Seizure and Detention (WSD) is immediately issued against the shipment for possible violation of Section 1400 of Republic Act (RA) 10863, otherwise known as the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA).”