Abalos tells those behind license plates theft to surrender

Abalos tells those behind license plates theft to surrender

/ 07:28 PM January 27, 2024

MANILA, Philippines — Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos has called on the members of a syndicate that stole license plates from the Land Transportation Office (LTO) plant to surrender.

According to initial reports, the group sells the stolen plates at a price range of P5,000 to P10,000.

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“Sa mga grupong ito, sumurender na kayo. Dahil maski saan, tutugisin namin kayo. Tigilan niyo na ito (pagnanakaw ng plaka) at nabisto na kayo,” Abalos said in a press conference on Friday.

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(To these groups, surrender now, because we will pursue you everywhere. Stop stealing plates; you have been found out.)

He made the statement after three LTO personnel were caught by authorities trying to steal the license plates.

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The official also said that criminal charges will be filed against the suspects and that they are still investigating other members of the syndicate.

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Abalos also cautioned those who may want to buy vehicles to check their license plates to see if they are valid.

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“Ito’y babala sa lahat ng bibili (ng sasakyan): huwag kayong umasa sa pakita lamang ng plaka. I-check niyo muna sa LTO kung may laman ang QR code ng mga ito,” he said.

(This is a warning to vehicle buyers: don’t rely on the appearance of the license plate. Check with the LTO if the QR codes are valid.)

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