Tukuran - The Mindanao Sentinel https://themindanaosentinel.com Regional Focus. National Relevance. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:52:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://themindanaosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-Sentinel-logo_small200-32x32.png Tukuran - The Mindanao Sentinel https://themindanaosentinel.com 32 32 SPED Center in Tukuran repeatedly targeted by break-ins; school appeals for intervention for minors involved https://themindanaosentinel.com/2026/06/sped-center-in-tukuran-repeatedly-targeted-by-break-ins-school-appeals-for-intervention-for-minors-involved/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=31080 TUKURAN, Zamboanga del Sur — The administration of the Tukuran Special Education (SPED) Center in Barangay San Carlos has expressed deep sorrow and frustration after their school was once again broken into and ransacked by unidentified individuals, with reports indicating that the suspects are minors believed to be out-of-school youth. The latest incident has raised […]

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]]> PNP Seizes ₱6.3-M Worth of Suspected Smuggled Cigarettes in Zamboanga del Sur Checkpoint Operation https://themindanaosentinel.com/2026/06/pnp-seizes-%e2%82%b16-3-m-worth-of-suspected-smuggled-cigarettes-in-zamboanga-del-sur-checkpoint-operation/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=31012 TUKURAN, Zamboanga del Sur — The Philippine National Police (PNP) intensified its campaign against economic crimes after authorities intercepted more than ₱6.3 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes during a joint checkpoint operation in Zamboanga del Sur on June 22, 2026. The operation was conducted at a boundary checkpoint in Barangay Militar, Tukuran, through the […]

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]]> Two Suspects Arrested, P2.85-M Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Zamboanga del Sur https://themindanaosentinel.com/2026/06/two-suspects-arrested-p2-85-m-worth-of-smuggled-cigarettes-seized-in-zamboanga-del-sur/ Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=30523 TUKURAN, Zamboanga del Sur — Authorities arrested two individuals and confiscated approximately P2.85 million worth of smuggled cigarettes during an anti-smuggling operation in Barangay Baclay, Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur on June 11, 2026. The operation was conducted by personnel of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Zamboanga del Sur Field Unit in coordination with […]

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]]> Carnapping Suspect Nabbed in Zamboanga del Sur Through Swift Army-Police Operation https://themindanaosentinel.com/2026/06/carnapping-suspect-nabbed-in-zamboanga-del-sur-through-swift-army-police-operation/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=29932 TUKURAN, Zamboanga del Sur — A suspected carnapping offender was apprehended on May 31, 2026, following a rapid and coordinated security operation conducted by troops of the 53rd Infantry (MATAPAT) Battalion, Philippine Army, in partnership with the Philippine National Police in Barangay Cabilinan, Tukuran town. According to military reports, the operation was launched after the […]

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]]> ₱2-Million Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Zamboanga del Sur Seaborne Patrol; Three Arrested https://themindanaosentinel.com/2026/05/%e2%82%b12-million-worth-of-smuggled-cigarettes-seized-in-zamboanga-del-sur-seaborne-patrol-three-arrested/ Sat, 23 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=29485 TUKURAN, Zamboanga del Sur — Authorities intercepted more than ₱2 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes and arrested three individuals during a joint seaborne patrol operation conducted before dawn on Friday, May 22, 2026, off the coastal waters of Barangay Sugod in Tukuran town. The operation was spearheaded by the Zamboanga del Sur Maritime Police […]

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]]> Two brothers dead after machete attack and police shooting in Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur https://themindanaosentinel.com/2026/03/two-brothers-dead-after-machete-attack-and-police-shooting-in-tukuran-zamboanga-del-sur/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=25516 TUKURAN, Zamboanga del Sur — A violent family tragedy left two brothers dead after one allegedly hacked the other to death before being shot by police when he reportedly resisted arrest on Sunday afternoon in Barangay Santo Antonio, Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur. Initial information from local sources and authorities identified the victim as Ernesto Behante, […]

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]]> Communities in Tukuran Surrender 40 Loose Firearms, Explosives to Army https://themindanaosentinel.com/2026/02/communities-in-tukuran-surrender-40-loose-firearms-explosives-to-army/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=25259 TUKURAN, Zamboanga del Sur — Residents of this coastal municipality demonstrated a strong commitment to peace and public safety after voluntarily surrendering dozens of loose firearms and explosives to government forces on February 23, 2026. A total of 40 assorted firearms and several explosive devices were turned over to the Philippine Army through the 53rd […]

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]]> Ninety-Four Olive Ridley Hatchlings Safely Returned to the Sea in Tukuran https://themindanaosentinel.com/2026/02/ninety-four-olive-ridley-hatchlings-safely-returned-to-the-sea-in-tukuran/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=25199 A small but powerful act of conservation unfolded along the shores of Barangay Alindahaw as government environmental workers and community volunteers joined forces to give newly hatched marine turtles a fighting chance at survival. The release of ninety-four Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings on February 12 was facilitated by the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office […]

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]]> Suspect Arrested, ₱3.3-Million Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Tukuran Sting https://themindanaosentinel.com/2026/02/suspect-arrested-%e2%82%b13-3-million-worth-of-smuggled-cigarettes-seized-in-tukuran-sting/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=24526 TUKURAN, Zamboanga del Sur — Authorities arrested a 26-year-old laborer from Zamboanga City and seized more than ₱3.3 million worth of smuggled and untaxed cigarettes during an entrapment operation in Barangay Camanga, Tukuran, late Sunday night, February 8, 2026. The suspect was apprehended at around 11:00 p.m. in Purok Gumamela following a coordinated buy-bust operation […]

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]]> ₱3.18-M Smuggled Cigarettes Seized, 4 Arrested in Tukuran Sting https://themindanaosentinel.com/2026/01/%e2%82%b13-18-m-smuggled-cigarettes-seized-4-arrested-in-tukuran-sting/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=23720 TUKURAN, Zamboanga del Sur — A joint law enforcement operation by the Philippine National Police (PNP) led to the seizure of more than ₱3.18 million worth of smuggled cigarettes and the arrest of four male suspects in the early hours of January 26, 2026, authorities said. Police identified the operation as a coordinated effort of […]

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