Manila Bulletin
P2.8-M smuggled cigarettes recovered in Zamboanga City
Three individuals, identified as Joveven Tanazao, Jerome S. Solaiman, and Darrel Wee, were arrested in Zamboanga City on Tuesday, April 1, for possession of smuggled cigarettes valued at P2.8 million.
Authorities received a tip about a van transferring smuggled cigarettes to a shipping container owned by a local forwarder.
A joint operation involving maritime police, the Bureau of Customs, and other police units led to the discovery of 50 master cases of smuggled cigarettes concealed in white sacks within a warehouse.
The suspects failed to present pertinent documents for the confiscated items.
They were arrested for violating Republic Act 10643 (Graphic Health Warnings on Tobacco Products) and RA 10863 (Customs Modernization and Tariff Act).
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