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Smuggled luxury cars seized by Customs in Manila port

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/news/11/02/car.jpg"/><figcaption>The overall worth of the second-hand cars was estimated at P20 million. <em>Bureau of Customs handout photo</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA - A shipment of smuggled secondhand luxury vehicles initially declared as furniture were seized at the Manila International Container Port, according to the Bureau of Customs.</p><p>The BOC announced the apprehension Monday but the seizure happened last Oct. 20.</p><p>According to customs officials, the shipment was imported by Blue Core Enterprises and declared as furniture, but after examination, it contained luxury vehicles such as a Porsche, a Bentley, a Mercedes Benz, and half-cut Volkswagen.</p><p>The overall worth of the second-hand cars was estimated at P20 million.</p><p>The importer is under investigation and may face charges for violation of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA). </p><p>The BOC reiterated that importation of second-hand vehicles is strictly prohibited in the Philippines.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_CBkZOKtONE?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>A shipment of smuggled secondhand luxury vehicles initially declared as furniture were seized at the Manila International Container Port, according to the Bureau of Customs.<br /> </p>

A shipment of smuggled secondhand luxury vehicles initially declared as furniture were seized at the Manila International Container Port, according to the Bureau of Customs.