The Bureau of Customs–Port of Manila (BOC-POM) has announced that seven luxury vehicles seized from the controversial Discaya family will be up for public auction this November. The move marks another bold step in the agency’s intensified campaign to dispose of confiscated smuggled assets and reinforce transparency in government asset recovery.
Among the luxury cars to be auctioned off are a Toyota Tundra (2022), Toyota Sequoia (2023), Rolls-Royce Cullinan (2023), Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG (2022), Mercedes-Benz G500 (2019, Brabus Edition), Lincoln Navigator L (2021), and Bentley Bentayga (2022) — a line-up that collectively reflects multimillion-peso value and elite-class status.
According to the BOC-POM, the vehicles were seized in October 2025 during a series of enforcement operations targeting undeclared high-end imports allegedly linked to the Discaya family. The vehicles were found to have incomplete import documents and undervalued customs declarations, prompting their confiscation in compliance with existing trade and tariff laws.
The public viewing of the vehicles will take place from November 10 to 12, 2025, at the PUC Parking Area, OCOM Grounds. This will allow potential buyers to inspect the units firsthand before placing their bids. The official auction is scheduled for November 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the Situation Room, Ground Floor, OCOM Building, Bureau of Customs, Port Area, Manila.
Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio emphasized that this auction aligns with the government’s commitment to promote transparency, accountability, and efficient asset management. He added that proceeds from the sale will be directed to the National Treasury, supporting government programs and public services.
Interested bidders are advised to secure their participation by complying with the requirements set by the Auction and Cargo Disposal Division of the BOC-POM. Only sealed bids will be accepted during the event, ensuring fairness and competitiveness in the selection process.
The Bureau reiterated that the auction serves not only as a disposal mechanism but also as a deterrent against smuggling and tax evasion, signaling the government’s continued vigilance in protecting lawful trade.
With the Discaya family’s luxury fleet soon to go under the hammer, the BOC’s latest auction is expected to attract elite car enthusiasts, collectors, and investors eager for a chance to acquire premium vehicles — all under the watchful eyes of the country’s customs authorities.