MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has secured 30 luxury vehicles linked to the Discaya family, more than double the 12 units initially confiscated, Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno announced on Tuesday.

Nepomuceno said the agency is determining the corresponding tax liabilities to ensure the government collects the revenues due.

“We are establishing the corresponding tax liabilities to ensure that the Filipino people are not deprived of revenues rightfully due to the government. Those who may have violated anti-smuggling laws will also be held accountable,” he said.

The commissioner also noted reports raised during the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing about luxury vehicles allegedly linked to officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Their ownership and tax compliance will be reviewed, he said.

Nepomuceno stressed that the BOC is committed to its mandate of protecting government revenues, enforcing customs laws, and ensuring accountability in cases of smuggling.