Manila, July 11 -- The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) operatives have arrested two individuals and seized from them PHP45 million worth of unregistered vape products in Bulacan.

In a statement on Friday, CIDG acting Director Brig. Gen. Romeo Macapaz identified the arrested suspects as "Rhizmel" and "Anne," business partners allegedly engaged in the illegal sale and distribution of unregistered vape products without the required permits and authority from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

Macapaz said that through a search warrant, the suspects were arrested by operatives of the CIDG Northern District Field Unit at Lucas St. and Topaz St., Carpa Road, Sabang, Baliwag, Bulacan on Thursday night.

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