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P15-M worth of substandard cigarettes seized in Davao del Sur
The Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) seized an estimated P15 million worth of alleged substandard cigarettes and three vehicles in an entrapment operation in Malalag, Davao del Sur.
Three individuals identified as Christian, Ibrahim, and Rodel were arrested during the operation while unloading the cigarettes from a motorized boat to waiting vans.
Authorities confiscated 600 master cases of assorted cigarette brands, a closed van, a wing van truck, and a motorized boat.
The arrested individuals have been charged with violating the Graphic Health Warnings Law before the National Prosecution Service for selling tobacco products without graphic health warnings.
CIDG chief Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III stated the CIDG's commitment to enforcing laws and encouraged the public to report violations.
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