‘Unregistered’ vape products worth P700,000 seized in Tondo, 1 nabbed
Authorities confiscate allegedly unregistered vape products valued at P700,000 in an operation in Barangay 103 in Tondo, Manila last Monday, April 21, 2025. (Photos from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group)
MANILA, Philippines — Allegedly unregistered vape products valued at P700,000 were confiscated by authorities in Manila, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) announced on Thursday.
In a statement, police said they seized 40 boxes of vape juice and vape puffs in an operation last Monday in Barangay 103 in Tondo.
The suspected seller was arrested and identified by police as “Khrystine.”
“[S]he was caught red-handed selling and trading vape products without the necessary permits from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a clear violation of national health and trade regulations,” the CIDG said.
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The suspect was charged with violations of Republic Act 11900, or the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act; and Republic Act 9711, or the FDA Act.
