Metro Manila, Philippines – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) said it “secured” 12 luxury vehicles owned by the Discaya family, a controversial government contractor, on Tuesday evening, Sept. 2.
This came after authorities only retrieved two high-end cars when they served a search warrant at the St. Gerrard Construction headquarters in Pasig City on Tuesday morning.
Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno earlier vowed to locate them without delay, warning that if the BOC were to uncover discrepancies, it will collect all taxes and duties in full.
“Let it be clear: those hiding or abetting the concealment of these cars will be punished to the fullest extent of the law,” he added.
By the evening, seven vehicles were surrendered to Customs at the family’ s business compound. The remaining three were still in service centers for repair, but will be eventually given to authorities.
Nepomuceno said the BOC only has complete information on the 12 high-end cars.
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