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ZAMBOANGA CITY — Authorities seized more than ₱1.26 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes and arrested several individuals during a joint law enforcement operation at the Port of Zamboanga early…
Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur — Authorities intercepted a motorized boat carrying suspected smuggled cigarettes during a pre-dawn seaborne patrol in the waters off Yllana Bay, Barangay White Beach, here…
MALUSO, Basilan — A coordinated law enforcement operation by the Police Regional Office Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO BAR) and the Basilan Maritime Police Station (MARPSA) led to the seizure of…
Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte — In a firm display of vigilance and commitment to public welfare, the Philippine National Police–Maritime Group (PNP–MG) intercepted a shipment of suspected smuggled cigarettes…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — A swift and disciplined early-morning operation by the Philippine National Police–Maritime Group (PNP-MG) led to the seizure of more than ₱1.7 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes…
Glan, Sarangani — A routine police checkpoint in Glan town escalated into a high-speed chase and vehicular collision on the morning of December 20, 2025, leading to the seizure of…
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — A high-impact maritime law enforcement operation before dawn on Thursday resulted in the seizure of ₱8.7 million worth of smuggled cigarettes, marking another significant success in…
BASILAN/Tawi-Tawi — In two separate operations on December 5 and 7, 2025, the Regional Maritime Unit–Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (RMU BAR) successfully intercepted and confiscated suspected smuggled cigarettes valued at over…
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — Authorities halted a major wildlife trafficking attempt after intercepting a motorized banca loaded with exotic and protected species, leading to the arrest of six individuals during…
ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR — Police Regional Office (PRO) 9 continues to tighten its crackdown on illicit trade across the Zamboanga Peninsula, bolstering border security, maritime patrols, community-based intelligence, and aggressive…