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P20-M smuggled Cebu cigars seized
Authorities confiscated smuggled cigarettes valued at PHP20,431,800 and apprehended two individuals in Mandaue City.
The operation on March 26 was a joint effort between the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Cebu and the Police Regional Office 7 (PRO-7).
During the operation in Barangay Guizo, 334 master cases and 167,765 packs of fake cigarettes, along with an additional 2,500 packs, were seized.
Brands confiscated include Alpen Green, Champion Green, United Menthol Green, Victor Agila Menthol Green, Trojen Green, Rosean Gold, Alpha Red, and D and J Premium.
Police Regional Office-Central Visayas chief Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan stated that the operation aims to combat smuggling which harms legitimate businesses and public health.
The suspects and the seized items were handed over to the Regional Special Project Unit 7 and will face charges under the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act.
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