The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is currently investigating 12 vehicles owned by the contractor couple Discaya to verify proper documentation and tax payments.

This is in relation to the 40 luxury vehicles of Sara and Pacifico II Discaya, owners of construction companies implicated in multi-billion flood control projects currently being scrutinized by the government.

Following a court order to conduct a search operation at the St. Gerrard Construction General Contractor and Development Corporation headquarters in Pasig City, BOC personnel secured 12 luxury vehicles.

Initially, only two out of the 12 luxury vehicles covered by the search warrant issued by the Regional Trial Court of Manila, Branch 18 were discovered. These were a Toyota LC300 3.3 V6 ZX AT SUV 2024 and a Maserati Levante Modena 2022.

Initially unable to locate the 10 vehicles, Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno warned the Discayas that the BOC would do everything possible to determine the location of the vehicles.

"Any discrepancies uncovered will lead to the full collection of duties and taxes, and those hiding or abetting the concealment of these cars will be punished to the fullest extent of the law," said Nepomuceno.

Later that night, the BOC confirmed that an additional seven vehicles had been surrendered and are now secure at the St. Gerrard Construction General Contractor and Development Corporation compound in Pasig City.

These vehicles include:
* Rolls Royce Cullinan 2023
* Bentley Bentayga
* Mercedes Benz G-Class (Brabus G-Wagon)
* Mercedes AMG G 63 SUV 2022
* Toyota Tundra 2022
* Toyota Sequoia
* Cadillac Escalade ESV 2021

According to the BOC, the remaining three vehicles:

* Mercedes Benz G 500 SUV 2019
* GMC Yukon Denali SUV 2022 (Gas)
* Lincoln Navigator L 2024 are currently in service centers for repairs and will also be surrendered to the BOC.

All of the vehicles have been officially sealed by the BOC and are under the watchful eyes of their personnel and the Philippine Coast Guard.

The BOC is verifying whether these 12 vehicles have been imported correctly and in compliance with customs laws.

Should any violations be found, the Discayas will be penalized under the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA).

(Photos by the Bureau of Customs)