THE Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Tuesday vowed to continue efforts to prevent the entry of smuggled vehicles into the country.
LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II said the LTO will strengthen coordination with the Bureau of Customs (BOC), the lead agency in the government’s crackdown against smuggling.
He said the coordination with BOC would pave the way for LTO to ensure that no smuggled vehicles would be registered in any LTO offices across the country.
“We will strengthen our collaboration with BOC to stop vehicle smuggling not only in the Visayas but in the entire country. I call on our regional directors and district heads to maintain close coordination with BOC in your areas,” he said.
“The LTO will provide all the necessary assistance to the BOC in ensuring that all imported motor vehicles are properly documented,” he added.
The fight against smuggled vehicles also means preventing and eradicating criminal activities, the LTO chief said.
He urged the public to report any information that they may find helpful in preventing the entry of smuggled vehicles.