Authorities seized more than ₱7.1 million worth of allegedly substandard computer units and arrested two suspects during a warehouse raid in Barangay Salapungan on March 10.

Operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Regional Field Unit 3, together with local police units, implemented a search warrant for violation of Article 77 (Minimum Labeling Requirements for Consumer Products) of Republic Act No. 7394.

The operation, conducted from 2:57 p.m. to 9:40 p.m., resulted in the arrest of two female warehouse employees identified only by their aliases “Karla,” 28, and “Anne,” 30.

Confiscated during the raid were 239 assorted laptop computers, 163 computer processing units (CPUs), 141 desktop monitors, and two computer sets used for business operations**, with a total estimated value of ₱7,170,000.

A report submitted to Robert AA Morico II, director of the CIDG, stated that the suspects were allegedly caught selling, trading, and storing computer units that failed to comply with the minimum labeling requirements mandated by law.

Authorities said the labels attached to the seized computers were not duly registered with the Department of Trade and Industry, making the items substandard and illegal for commercial distribution under consumer protection standards.

Morico emphasized that the state upholds consumer protection by promoting public welfare and ensuring that businesses follow established product standards.

The intensified enforcement operations of the CIDG are also aligned with the program thrust of Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police.

The CIDG leadership also commended Grant A. Gollod, regional chief of CIDG Regional Field Unit 3, for the successful operation against the illegal trading of consumer products.

Authorities reiterated their commitment to enforce laws protecting consumers and urged the public to report illegal activities in their communities to the CIDG.