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P45-M cigarettes seized, 5 nabbed in 4 police ops – CIDG
Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP CIDG) operatives seized PHP45.4 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in operations from April 22 to 24.
Five individuals were arrested in connection with the illegal cigarette trade during the intensified operation against economic sabotage.
In Davao City, PHP1.2 million worth of cigarettes lacking graphic health warnings were confiscated, leading to the arrest of two suspects.
Authorities in Zamboanga City seized PHP3.9 million worth of Bravo Original King cigarettes from a warehouse.
Cagayan operations resulted in the confiscation of PHP95,000 worth of cigarettes for lacking health warnings and non-payment of excise taxes, with one suspect apprehended.
The largest seizure occurred in Bulacan, where PHP40.2 million worth of allegedly smuggled cigarettes were confiscated from a warehouse.
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