In a statement, PASG head Undersecretary Antonio A. Villar, Jr. said his agency’s special operations group raided a warehouse at 1501 Tugatog Street, Pantok village, after receiving surveillance reports that it is being used as a depot of illegal tires and motorcycle spare parts.
PASG said the confiscated items were made to appear like Dunlop tires and motorcycle spare parts.
"The presence of fake tires in several outlets in Metro Manila may spell tragedy on the road. PASG should act on this and at the same time help other authorities put to end the illegal practice of infringement of the Intellectual Property Rights law," Villar said.
"Human error and mechanical malfunction may not always be the causes of vehicular accidents. Sometimes, fake and illegally manufactured tires bearing quality brand names could well be the offshoot of road mishaps," he added.
PASG operatives identified the owner of the warehouse as Su Yi Jun, who reportedly hails from China. The lessor of the establishment, identified as Mario Chua, escorted the raiding team around the warehouse, where they found items and machinery used in re-labeling the fake products.
Villar said officials of Dunlop Asia have vowed to assist PASG in charging Su and his colleagues, who may be liable for violating the Tariffs and Customs Code and Intellectual Property Rights law.
Citing intelligence reports, the PASG chief said the counterfeit tires are sold to various automotive spare parts and accessories shops in Metro Manila and provinces.
Villar said customers may not be aware that they are buying counterfeit Dunlop tires.
PASG said it will immediately serve a warrant for seizure and detention for the seized products. (Tire Review/Akron)
