Police seize P15-M smuggled cigarettes in Dumaguete, Negros

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Police intercepted P15 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in Dumaguete City on Wednesday, arresting three people. The suspects, from Pagadian City and Sulu, were caught after a tip led officers to a truck arriving by ferry. They face violations of tobacco health warning and customs laws. Seized included 68 cases of Walter Premium and 195 cases of Busqu cigarettes, plus dried fish worth P90,000. PRO-NIR director said operation protects businesses and revenues.


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