Wednesday, July 16, 2025

DOTr, LTO, PNP intensify crackdown on fake plate manufacturers

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Land Transportation Office (LTO), in a robust joint operation with the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG), successfully apprehended four individuals involved in the illegal manufacturing and sale of counterfeit vehicle license plates in San Ildefonso, Bulacan, on Saturday. This significant breakthrough aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to dismantle operations producing illegal plates, which are frequently linked to various criminal activities.

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon announced the successful operation, revealing that the illicitly manufactured plates were being widely distributed through social media platforms and sold for approximately P1,200 each. During the decisive raid, authorities confiscated a substantial amount of equipment, including various plate printing machines, from the suspects.

Secretary Dizon issued a stern and unequivocal warning to all those engaged in similar illicit activities. “For those who are doing this nonsense, stop it because we are not going to stop you. This is just the first of the many that we will catch, sue, and imprison for doing this kind of illegal activity,” he declared during a press conference presenting the apprehended individuals.

He underscored the critical distinction between legitimate LTO-issued plates and their counterfeit counterparts, highlighting that official plates are equipped with advanced security features, including a unique QR Code for verification. Secretary Dizon extended his profound gratitude to Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla and PNP Chief Nicolas Torre for their invaluable assistance and collaborative efforts that led to the successful apprehension of the suspects.

The DOTr, LTO, and PNP remain committed to upholding the integrity of vehicle registration and ensuring public safety by eradicating the production and use of fake license plates across the country.

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