The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) confiscated approximately P6 million worth of e-bike batteries and chargers lacking Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) stickers during a raid in Mexico, Pampanga. The operation took place on June 23, 2026, at a warehouse owned by Antelope Electric Motors in Barangay Laug.
Details of the Seizure
Authorities from the CIDG Pampanga Provincial Field Unit, CIDG Regional Special Operations Team (RSOT) Police Regional Office RSOT, and Mexico Municipal Police Station executed a search warrant for violations of Republic Act No. 7394, also known as the Consumer Act of the Philippines. The raid led to the confiscation of 365 imported batteries (brands Chilwee and Tianneng), 90 e-bike chargers, and 20 Antelope e-bikes with batteries, with an estimated total value of P6,020,000.
The CIDG reported that the seized items did not bear ICC stickers or Philippine Standard (PS) marks as required by the Department of Trade and Industry–Bureau of Philippine Standards (DTI–BPS). These markings are mandated under the Consumer Act to ensure imported goods meet minimum safety and quality standards.
Additional Violations
During the inspection, authorities also discovered that the warehouse lacked a business permit from the local government unit. The absence of ICC stickers is a critical violation, as the DTI requires ICC markings to verify that products have undergone testing and comply with Philippine National Standards.
The operation underscores the government's crackdown on non-compliant imported goods that pose potential risks to consumers. The seized items are now held as evidence, and further investigation is underway to determine liability under the Consumer Act.
