Photo courtesy of the Bureau of Customs
MANILA, Philippines 鈥� The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized luxury cars worth P366 million from a warehouse in Makati City, the agency reported on Monday.
According to the BOC, the operation on February 14 led to the discovery of high-end vehicles, including brands such as Ferrari, Porsche, and McLaren.
鈥淚 can confirm that our intelligence agents conducted an operation after receiving information regarding this showroom in Makati. We discovered several high-end luxury cars and are currently verifying the importation documents for these vehicles,鈥� BOC Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) Director Verne Enciso鈥檚 statement reads.
The bureau said the seller of the luxury cars is ACH High-End Motor Service Center, located at No. 489 J.P. Rizal St., Makati City.
Photo courtesy of the Bureau of Customs
Enciso said customs authorities went to the seller鈥檚 address to serve a letter of authority to the shop owner or representative.
An initial inventory of the BOC further revealed the following vehicles:
- Ferrari 488 Spider
- Ferrari 812 Superfast
- Porsche Targa
- Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG
- BMW M4
- Lexus LC500
- Porsche Cayenne
- Bentley Bentayga
- Land Rover Defender
- Audi RS Q8
- McLaren 720S
- Ford Explorer
- Li Xiang L7 SUV
- Abarth 595 Competizione
- MV Agusta Brutale 1000RR motorcycle
- Two Toyota Alphard units
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The BOC said it has sealed and padlocked the showroom and storage facility.
It added that a full inventory would be conducted by customs examiners in the presence of CIIS agents, enforcement and security service personnel, barangay officials, and storage representatives.
鈥淭he owners, lessees, lessors, occupants, representatives, or any parties responsible for the warehouse and vehicles have 15 days from the receipt of the LOAs to submit the necessary documents proving that all duties and taxes have been paid correctly,鈥� the BOC said.
Failure to provide valid documentation will result in charges for violating the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act.