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HPG intercepts P143 million smuggled cigarettes
Three individuals were arrested for attempting to bribe police officers with P5 million to secure the release of two trailer trucks containing approximately ₱143 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes in Quezon City.
The Highway Patrol Group (HPG) flagged the trailer trucks along G. Araneta Avenue due to lack of license plates.
An inspection revealed over 2,000 boxes of unregistered and undocumented cigarettes, believed to be smuggled.
The suspects claimed the cigarettes originated from Bauan, Batangas, and were destined for Valenzuela City.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is coordinating with the Bureau of Customs and other agencies for further investigation.
DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla stated that the administration will not allow highways to be used for illicit trade or tolerate attempts to corrupt public servants.
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