The Bureau of Customs 鈥� Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (BOC-CIIS) seizes around P900-million worth of luxury cars in a Taguig warehouse on Thursday, February 19, 2025. (Photo by BOC)
MANILA, Philippines 鈥� The third raid by the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) on auto shops selling luxury and high-end cars in Metro Manila led to the seizure of around P900-million worth of expensive vehicles in a Taguig warehouse, according to the Bureau of Customs (BOC).
The other two were done in warehouses in Makati City, and Para帽aque City and Pasay City, it noted.
The BOC said on Thursday that CIIS conducted the operation on Wednesday, apprehending 44 units of smuggled luxury cars such as Ferrari, Maserati, and Rolls Royce.
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CIIS Director Verne Enciso said that the cars were discovered at Auto Vault Speed Shop at Levi Mariano Ave., Brgy. Ususan, Taguig City.
鈥淭hey have a variety of high-end luxury cars鈥攕ome are really high-end like the McLaren but they also have mid-tier cars. We seem to have a market for these, so some of these businesses and groups have realized the opportunity to profit from the interest these cars generate,鈥� Enciso said in a statement.
A letter of authority (LOA) was then served to the shop owner or representative. BOC noted that 15 days were given to them from the receipt of the LOA to present proof that duties and taxes were properly paid.
鈥淚f found without proper documents, they will face charges in violation of Sections 1400, 1401 in relation to Section 1113 of Republic Act 10863, otherwise known as the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA),鈥� BOC added.
Further, Enciso said that the two units of Mercedes Benz C Class, and one unit of the following were seized:
- McLaren 720S
- Rolls Royce Cullinan
- Maserati Levante
- Lamborghini Huracan
- BMW M3
- Dodge RAM
- Ferrari 488
- Ford Everest
- Ford Mustang
- GMC Yukon Denali
- Honda Civic SIR
- Honda S2000
- BMW M2
- Land Rover
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- Lexus LBX
- Lexus LX570
- BMW I4
- Mazda Miata
- Audi A1
- Mercedes Benz AMG SLK
- Mercedes Benz G Wagon Brabus
- Mercedes Benz G63
- Mercedes Benz GLE450
- Mitsubishi Lancer
- Porsche 911 Turbo S
- Porsche 997 Carrera
- Porsche 993 Turbo
- Porsche 911 Turbo
- Porsche Cayenne
- Porsche Caymana
- Porsche GT3
- Porsche GT3 RS
- Porsche GT3 Touring
- Porsche Turbo
- Toyota Seqouia
- Toyota Corolla Cross
- Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
- Toyota Land Cruiser VX.R.
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The BOC noted that the exact year models and other details are yet to be determined.