P9.1-M unregistered vape products seized, 1 nabbed in Bulacan
Authorities seize unregistered vape products valued at P9.1 million and arrest a Chinese national in an operation in Barangay Prenza 1, Marilao, Bulacan on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. — Photo from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group
MANILA, Philippines — Unregistered vape products valued at P9.1 million were confiscated in Bulacan, leading to the arrest of a Chinese national, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) announced.
The operation took place last Tuesday in Barangay Prenza 1, Marilao, the CIDG said in a statement on Thursday.
According to the police unit, authorities seized 26,000 pieces of assorted vape products.
“‘Ping,’ a Chinese [individual], was caught while selling alleged unregistered vape products without the necessary permits and authority from the Department of Trade and Industry,” the CIDG said.
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Police added that the arrested suspect faces a charge before the National Prosecution Service for violating Republic Act 11900 or the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation. /das
