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GMA Network
03-07-2025
- GMA Network
P8.3M worth of smuggled cigarettes seized in Bacolod City; 3 arrested
Authorities seized P8.3 million worth of smuggled cigarettes and arrested three suspects in Bacolod City, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP) - Maritime Group. In a statement on Thursday, the PNP Maritime Group said the smuggled cigarettes were confiscated during an anti-smuggling operation at the Old Airport in Barangay Tangub. The suspects, who were caught carrying boxes containing the smuggled cigarettes, failed to show any documents proving that they paid the corresponding taxes to the Bureau of Customs. They will be facing charges for violating the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act and the Graphic Health Warning Law. The seized contraband and the suspects were brought to the 4th Special Operations Unit in Enrique B. Magalona, Negros Occidental for proper documentation and filing of charges. —Mariel Celine Serquiña/RF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
24-06-2025
- GMA Network
8 nabbed, P20M alleged smuggled cigarettes seized in MisOr
Eight people were arrested and alleged smuggled cigarettes worth around P20 million were seized in Manticao, Misamis Oriental. Personnel of the Manticao Municipal Police Station launched the operation after receiving information about alleged contraband items getting unloaded from a fishing vessel, known locally as 'kompit,' in Barangay Punta Silum. Authorities allegedly caught the suspects in the act of unloading boxes of cigarettes along the seawall. During the search, authorities discovered more contraband items inside a truck van parked near the area. Police seized around 500 cases of cigarettes, the fishing vessel, and the truck. The suspects arrested are residents of Manticao, Zamboanga City, and Iligan City. They may face charges for alleged violation of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (RA 10863), Graphic Health Warning Law (RA 10643), and Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act (R.A. 12022). Based on investigation, the alleged smuggled cigarettes reportedly came from Basilan and were transported to Manticao. 'This successful operation is a clear demonstration of our continued efforts to secure our borders and uphold the law. I commend the operating units for a job well done. Let us remain steadfast in our mission to protect the public from the dangers of illicit trade,' Police Regional Office-Northern Mindanao (PRO-10) Director, Brigadier General Rolindo Suguilon, said.
