CIDG seizes P520,000 worth of unregistered vape products in Bulacan
The CIDG seized about 1,980 unregistered vape products worth P520,000 and arrested a businesswoman in Meycauayan, Bulacan.Summary
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) confiscated approximately 1,980 unregistered vape products valued at P520,000 during an operation in Barangay Bancal, Meycauayan, Bulacan, on 7 November 2026. The operation, conducted by the CIDG Eastern District Field Unit under the National Capital Region Field Unit, targeted alleged violations of Republic Act No. 11900 (Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act), in relation to Republic Act No. 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012) and Republic Act No. 7394 (Consumer Act of the Philippines). The products were found to be unregistered with the Department of Trade and Industry. A businesswoman identified only as "Jean" was arrested for allegedly selling and trading vaporized nicotine products without the required License to Operate and Certificate of Product Notification. CIDG Director Police Maj. Gen. Robert AA Morico II emphasized that RA 11900 sets regulatory standards to protect public health and ensure product safety and quality, while the Consumer Act protects consumers and sets business standards. The CIDG credited Police Col. John K. Guiagui and the Eastern District Field Unit led by Police Lt. Col. Nelson S. Cortez for the operation and vowed to continue enforcing laws to protect consumers and prevent distribution of non-compliant products.
(Source：Daily Tribune)
