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Cops seize P4.2-M smuggled cigarettes in N. Cotabato
Authorities in Zamboanga City, in coordination with the Bureau of Customs, seized P5.7 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in two container vans.
The Zamboanga City Police Station 6 intercepted the container vans loaded with 100 master cases of assorted smuggled cigarettes last Saturday.
The confiscated items included 82 master cases of Modern Red and 18 master cases of Bravo Red cigarettes.
The driver and helpers of the container vans escaped when they noticed the presence of authorities, leaving the smuggled goods behind.
The seized cigarettes and vehicles were turned over to the Bureau of Customs for proper custody and documentation.
An investigation is ongoing to identify the owner of the smuggled cigarettes by examining vehicle registration and other evidence.
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