MANILA: Philippines Bureau of Customs foiled an attempt to smuggle sports car, motor, motorcycles, and computer sets at the Manila International Container Port.
The shipment was consigned to Panda Vine International Trading that arrived at the Manila International Container Port from Japan which were declared as 873 units of used bicycles; it actually contained a right-hand drive Subaru WRX 2000 cc sports car; 13 units Honda and 2 units Yamaha scooters; motorcycle parts; and other used car parts, Deputy Commissioner for Enforcement Ariel Nepomuceno said.
The computer sets was consigned to Capas Pottery and Gen Merchandise declared as computer parts but was actually complete sets of computers.
Panda Vine has no permit from the Department of Trade and Industry-Bureau of Import Service, which is a requirement when importing motor vehicles. Republic Act 8506 also bans the importation of right-hand drive vehicle included in Executive Order 156 as implemented by Customs Memorandum Order 4-2003.
