Angeles city: Some PHP7.1 million worth of allegedly substandard computers were seized during a raid in a warehouse in Angeles City, Pampanga, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said Thursday. In a statement, the CIDG said two employees of the warehouse were arrested for selling and storing computer units that were not compliant to the minimum labeling requirements for consumer products set by the law.

According to Philippines News Agency, the confiscated items during the raid, which was conducted on Tuesday by CIDG Regional Field Unit 3, included 239 units of assorted laptop computers, 163 computer processing units, 141 desktop monitors, and two computer sets used as business service units. The CIDG reported that the labels attached to the seized computers were not duly registered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), rendering the items substandard and illegal for trade under consumer protection standards.

Authorities are continuing efforts to locate the male owner of the establishment, who remains at large, as part of the ongoing investigation. The arrested suspects will face charges for violations of Republic Act No. 7394 or the Consumer Act of the Philippines.