Up to 135 modified mufflers known locally as “bora-bora” were destroyed in front of the police station in Alabel, Sarangani.
The confiscated mufflers were destroyed by having them run over by a road roller.
According to the Alabel Municipal Police Station, the mufflers were collected from various operations conducted in the past months as part of the intensified campaign against modified mufflers that cause public disturbance due to excessive noise.
Authorities reminded motorists to avoid using illegal mufflers.
Police added that it will continue to conduct checkpoints and patrols to monitor vehicle violations and educate the public about the anti-muffler ordinance.
