The Bureau of Customs (BOC) denies the false and misleading information circulating online alleging that a Rolls-Royce vehicle seized from the Discaya family was seen being driven around Metro Manila.

The said Rolls-Royce, along with other luxury vehicles confiscated from the Discaya family, remains under the official custody of the BOC. All seized vehicles are securely stored under the strict supervision of the Customs Police, safeguarded by physical barriers, security personnel, and inventory controls that prevent any unauthorized access, movement, or release.

It must be emphasized that the plate number of the Rolls-Royce shown in the viral post, which ends in “949,” is different from that of the vehicle seized in connection with the Discaya case, which ends in “889.” This clearly disproves the claim circulating online.

No seized property may be removed or handled without proper authority and complete documentation. Any unauthorized release, tampering, or movement of seized items constitutes a serious violation punishable under existing customs laws and regulations, including administrative and criminal penalties.

Under the new leadership of Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, the BOC continues to strengthen transparency, accountability, and good governance. The agency remains steadfast in ensuring that all seized properties are safeguarded in accordance with customs laws and regulations.

The BOC thanks the public for bringing such matters to its attention, affirming that it is doing its best to maintain integrity and public trust in all its operations.

The public is strongly urged to rely only on official BOC sources for verified information. False claims, fabricated stories, and other malicious content shared online only mislead the public.

For clarifications and verified updates, the public may visit the official BOC website at customs.gov.ph or follow the official social media pages of the Bureau.

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