LTO, NBI confiscate 65 right-hand drive vehicles in Cebu raid

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) confiscated 65 right-hand drive vehicles during a raid in Talisay City, Cebu on Monday.

Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II led the operation alongside Special Envoy Markus Lacanilao, who was present due to the involvement of foreign nationals in the illegal activities.

A female Peruvian national was arrested as the operator of the raided shop after intelligence reports confirmed its illegal operations.

The raid followed similar actions in Quezon City and Davao City, where right-hand drive vehicles were found to be imported and assembled illegally before being sold.

LTO Chief Mendoza emphasized that all individuals involved will face accountability following an investigation ordered by Department of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon.

Republic Act 8506 strictly prohibits the registration and operation of right-hand drive vehicles in the Philippines, highlighting the seriousness of these illegal activities.