NBI raid yields P3.9M worth of vapes

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) announced Thursday the arrest of two individuals in Cavite for allegedly selling and distributing unregistered vape products valued at approximately P3.9 million.

NBI director Jaime B. Santiago identified the suspects as Ace dela Cruz Garcia and Reginald Ventura Llanto. They were arrested for violating Sections 4(d), 12(j), and 18 of Republic Act 11900, also known as the “Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act.”

The NBI-Cavite North District Office received information about the alleged sale and distribution of vape products that did not comply with the registration requirements of RA 11900.

A certification from the Department of Trade and Industry — Office for the Special Mandate on Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products confirmed that the submitted vape products were considered unregulated and substandard.