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Palawan Police seize P6M in smuggled cigarettes, arrest one
Authorities in Palawan seized allegedly smuggled cigarettes valued at P1.6 million and arrested one individual.
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) intercepted a panel truck carrying 100 master cases of Fort Green cigarettes.
The driver, identified as 'Joey', a resident of Barangay Sicsican, Puerto Princesa City, was arrested in Barangay Tinitian, Roxas, Palawan while transporting the cigarettes without proper documents.
The vehicle used in the transport, an Isuzu panel truck, also lacked a plate number.
The suspect will face charges for violating the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act.
CIDG Director Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III assured the public of the CIDG's commitment to combat smuggling and economic sabotage, urging citizens to report suspicious activities.
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