Manila Bulletin
P39-M smuggled cigarettes seized in Zamboanga City
Three individuals were arrested in Zamboanga City for possessing approximately PHP36.7 million worth of smuggled cigarettes.
The suspects were apprehended on Friday morning at the Lig Marine Port in Barangay Campo Islam while unloading the contraband from the motorboat M/L J-Minda.
Authorities confiscated 642 master cases of assorted cigarette brands.
The contraband was turned over to the Bureau of Customs and transported to their warehouse.
Two of the arrested suspects are from Sulu province, while one is from Tawi-Tawi province.
The suspects are facing charges for violating the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act.
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