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Bagong Calarian, Zamboanga City — In a tense, high-stakes crackdown that unfolded across the Sulu Sea, the Western Mindanao Naval Command (WMNC) struck a major blow against smuggling networks, intercepting…
KALAMANSIG, Sultan Kudarat — Police in Region 12 intercepted two men transporting nearly ₱903,670 worth of smuggled cigarettes during a checkpoint operation in Barangay Hinalaan, Kalamansig, on Thursday morning, November…
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi — Police authorities seized hundreds of thousands of pesos worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes in a late-night operation at the Chinese Pier in Barangay Poblacion, Bongao, on November…
TUBOD, Lanao del Norte — Police intercepted an estimated ₱840,000 worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes during a mobile patrol operation in Barangay Koreo, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, on Wednesday night, November…
Sarangani Province — A joint police intelligence team seized 173 reams of suspected smuggled cigarettes and arrested a local businessman during an anti-smuggling operation in Barangay Kablacan, Maasim, on November…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Authorities in Northern Mindanao scored major victories against illegal trade after intercepting nearly PhP480,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes and arresting three individuals in two separate…
MIDSAYAP, Cotabato — Police arrested a businessman early Monday morning after he ignored law enforcement personnel manning a checkpoint and was later found transporting smuggled cigarettes valued at more than…
Makilala, Cotabato — Police intercepted 600 reams of smuggled cigarettes worth more than ₱427,000 and arrested a 24-year-old driver during a joint checkpoint operation in Barangay San Vicente on November…
PARANG, Maguindanao del Norte — A Philippine Army soldier was arrested after he was caught transporting smuggled cigarettes during a checkpoint operation in Barangay Macasandag on the night of November…
LANAO DEL NORTE — Police operatives of the 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company (2nd PMFC), under the Lanao del Norte Provincial Police Office (LDN PPO), seized an estimated ₱440,000 worth…