P4.1 million worth of imported cigarettes seized in Cotabato, Sarangani

Abandoned van yields P14-M smuggled cigarettes

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Smuggled cigarettes were recovered in an abandoned van in Barangay Campo Islam here over the weekend.Police said the contraband was left behind by men who sensed their presence while transporting the illicit cargo.Discovered were 651 master cases and 715 reams of imported cigarettes valued at approximately P14 million.These were inventoried and turned over to the Bureau of Customs for proper disposition.Units involved in the ope…

P4.1 million worth of imported cigarettes seized in Cotabato, Sarangani

Policemen seized a total of P4.1 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in separate anti-smuggling operations in Cotabato and Sarangani provinces in Region 12 within just two days.