BOC may destroy unsold luxury vehicles if not sold by Dec 5

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) may destroy luxury vehicles belonging to contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya if they remain unsold in the upcoming December 5 auction.

Three of the seven initially seized vehicles were sold in a previous auction, with four units scheduled for a second auction.

BOC Deputy Chief of Staff Chris Bendijo confirmed that condemnation is an option, but BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno prefers to generate revenue for the government.

The BOC is aiming to raise P50 million from the sale of the remaining luxury vehicles.

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued a notice of restraint and levy, commanding the BOC to turn over 17 remaining properties of the Discayas to the BIR, which will require coordination for custody.