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Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by Automotive1(m): 4:28am On Mar 16, 2018 |
[img]https:///a/img922/1543/4gvUxA.jpg[/img] [img]https:///a/img924/3304/at1Pj5.jpg[/img] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEH-VsN2JaE?t=8 The Philippine Government continued its quest to eradicate smuggling this week, with controversial President Rodrigo Duterte staging another public ceremony where authorities used heavy construction equipment to crush 14 perfectly good luxury cars that had been smuggled into the country. The clinically-named "Condemnation and Public Destruction of Contraband Vehicles" took place at Port Irene in Cagayan province on Wednesday,14th march 2018. Among the cars selected for destruction were a Maserati Quattroporte, a BMW B12 Alpina, a Porsche 911 GT3, a BMW Z1, an Opel Manta, a Renault R5, and a two-door Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen.They were just the first of over 800 vehicles set to be destroyed. President Rodrigo Duterte, known for his violent and ruthless crackdown on drugs and crime in general, was present at this car-crushing ceremony, and addressed the audience, saying: The destruction of these contraband luxury vehicles signifies our strong resolve to restore good governance, preserve our nation’s dignity, and safeguard our people’s welfare. [img]https:///a/img924/8514/6MuRcF.jpg[/img] [img]https:///a/img922/6978/nsqtxj.jpg[/img] He went on, saying: I reiterate that I will never tolerate smuggling and all forms of irregularities in our ports, especially in our free ports. Illegal practices will be dealt with to ensure that every department,agency and instrumentality of government is free from corruption. It appears that the Philippine government is just getting started. After the ceremony, 841 vehicles more, which were also part of the illegal shipment of the said luxury vehicles, were destroyed. The vehicles had been intentionally abandoned at the port without paying customs, so that an importer could purchase them later from a government auction at a lower price. A court ruling made this type of scheme illegal in 2013, and the outfit that imported these vehicles is not contesting the decision to crush them. Source https://autojosh.com/the-philippines-government-bulldozes-14-more-smuggled-luxury-cars841-more-to-follow/ Cc Lalasticlala Mynd44 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by Jakumo(m): 5:13am On Mar 16, 2018 |
A couple of those Mercedes cars date back to the 1980s and early 2000s, so those can hardly be called "luxury vehicles" given that they can be bought for a thousand dollars or less. Filipino President Dutarte is a certified lunatic for sure, given the way he handed the armed forces the legal right to slaughter any civilian so much as SUSPECTED of using drugs, leading to the extra-judicial killing of THOUSANDS in that battered nation. There is a lot of innocent blood on the hands of Mr. Dutarte, and my humble prognostication is that he will also die in an extremely violent manner, perhaps later, after he leaves office. All those bereaved families will never forget the barbarity and blood-lust of Dummy Dutarte, especially since revenge is such an integral aspect of Filipino culture. 17 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by meezynetwork(m): 5:14am On Mar 16, 2018 |
Hmmm, wastage |
Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by iphenon: 5:14am On Mar 16, 2018 |
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Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by Christardor: 5:14am On Mar 16, 2018 |
Hmmmm......just like that. If na my country, it would have been auctioned. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by edlion57(m): 5:16am On Mar 16, 2018 |
Not a wise decision..... 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by MANNABBQGRILLS: 5:16am On Mar 16, 2018 |
This is seriously serious! ! ! |
Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by Nobody: 5:16am On Mar 16, 2018 |
It should have been auctioned to add to the nations income or given to govt workers whom deserve official cars. What is the point of crushing it? 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by pretee246(m): 5:17am On Mar 16, 2018 |
Good |
Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by trouper9(m): 5:19am On Mar 16, 2018 |
I don't really known much about them but I think its a Good measure taken against smuggling, thank God am not in that country, how would I be importing my ganja 4 Likes |
Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by Jakumo(m): 5:20am On Mar 16, 2018 |
Esseite: This is the sort of good idea that would have been adopted by a sane person, which is NOT an accurate description of Dutarte of the Kill-them-all fame. 4 Likes |
Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by rasputinn(m): 5:20am On Mar 16, 2018 |
There goes the mad man again.This guy is gradually becoming the worst dictator on earth, always hiding under the guise of fighting drug trafficking to murder thousands of people, now he is crushing brand new cars under the guise of fighting smuggling.What next are we gonna hear from this tyrant 2 Likes |
Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by Jakumo(m): 5:24am On Mar 16, 2018 |
rasputinn: One absolute certainty is that Dutarte will NOT die a peaceful or natural death, given that the evil he has done simply cannot be undone with an apology or policy change. What is done is done, and Dutarte WILL bear the full lethal consequences of his murderous insanity. History is littered with instances of such evil madmen facing their day of reckoning when they least expected final justice to come calling. 5 Likes |
Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by Beedoc: 5:26am On Mar 16, 2018 |
Hmmmm |
Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by ednut1(m): 5:27am On Mar 16, 2018 |
I thought this thier president was wise before. What a daft ma |
Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by Coldfeets: 5:28am On Mar 16, 2018 |
Duterte, the pussy shooter! Duterte, the no nonsense minded and clinical finisher! Like say Naija get serious and fearless leader like Duterte, I'm sure that by now, all our corrupt looters should be languishing in jail! 5 Likes |
Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by Dinocarex(m): 5:28am On Mar 16, 2018 |
Dutarte tyrant in the making. |
Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by nwoke37: 5:31am On Mar 16, 2018 |
Meanwhile Nigeria just launched anti corruption app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dorocorruptionapp.saynocampaign.org.ng&hl=en https://www.nairaland.com/4400973/nigerian-govt-launches-anti-corruption-app |
Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by Launcher: 5:31am On Mar 16, 2018 |
Iwa apa o ti kuro ninu aye man yi sha 5 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by Jakumo(m): 5:32am On Mar 16, 2018 |
Coldfeets: You are obviously on drugs, so you will be safe PROVIDED that you never venture to the Philippines. |
Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by adeniyisamuel59(m): 5:36am On Mar 16, 2018 |
This Philippine government dey craze well well |
Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by Coldfeets: 5:36am On Mar 16, 2018 |
Jakumo: You are obviously into serious corrupt practices, so you will be safe PROVIDED that you never venture to the Philippines. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by Bossontop(m): 5:44am On Mar 16, 2018 |
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Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by Tolzeal(m): 5:48am On Mar 16, 2018 |
Good message |
Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by Jakumo(m): 5:49am On Mar 16, 2018 |
Coldfeets: Ha ha na so. Good to read the comments of an original thinker. |
Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by Hotzone(m): 5:52am On Mar 16, 2018 |
Still searching for the luxury cars.... 2 Likes
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Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by adeniyilamlek(m): 5:53am On Mar 16, 2018 |
Making madness |
Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by WebSurfer(m): 5:53am On Mar 16, 2018 |
Cars that could have been auctioned at good prices |
Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by SUNDICOS(m): 5:54am On Mar 16, 2018 |
Nigeria no fit do this instead bribery and corruption will be replaced on these, I wonder when Nigeria gonna reach this level of justification. Meanwhile 15.5m Toyota highlander SUV, everything cleared, can give you a ride. |
Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by pimper24: 5:58am On Mar 16, 2018 |
Automotive1:what kind of wrong grammar is the heading of this post? What does it mean to bulldoze? Why not destroys with bulldozer or crushes as used I the passage. @Seun, I think it's time for you to employ some English graduates to help edit some posts cos our kids also read some posts on Nairalanf |
Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by JONNYSPUTE(m): 6:01am On Mar 16, 2018 |
Coldfeets:. Correct. People are bashing the man for taking such stand,while they are suffering in Niger because of our corrupt politicians. The same people calling him names here are still the same people clamouring for a better Nigeria. They don't want to understand that this decisive steps are what brings about good governance. 4 Likes |
Re: Philippines Government Bulldozes 14 More Smuggled Luxury Cars,841 More To Follow by wink2015(m): 6:03am On Mar 16, 2018 |
Automotive1: THE PRESIDENT OF PHILLIPPINES IS EQUALLY A MAD MAN AS TRUMP. Why not auction that luxury cars and then use the money to improve on the lives of the suffering phillipinos in the rurual area and urban centres. MANY YOUNG PHILLIPINOS ARE DOING NANNY, HOUSEMAID AND HOUSEBOY WORK IN SAUDI ARABIA, KUWAIT, OMAN, BAHRAIN, QATAR, UAE (DUBAI ) EVEN FOR A STIPEND OR A PEANUT PAY. But he is here destroying luxury properties. I agree the smuggler break the law and they should be punished. But it makes no sense destroying such luxury cars when your country is equally poor. HAS THE PRESIDENT FORGOTTEN THAT MANY YOUNG PHILLIPPINOS HAVE TO MIGRATE ABROAD IN THEIR DESPIRATION TO SURVIVE. Apart from Africa, the phillippinos, indians, and chinese constitute the largest number of migrate living outside of their native land. THE PHILIPPINOS PRESIDENT MADE A BIG MISTAKES IN HIS QUEST FOR GLOBAL SHOWMANSHIP. |
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