Alleged smuggled cigarettes worth P1.6M seized, 1 nabbed in Palawan
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MANILA, Philippines — Authorities confiscated allegedly smuggled cigarettes worth P1.6 million in Palawan province, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said Friday.
The CIDG reported that a panel truck was caught transporting 100 master cases of cigarettes.
However, the vehicle did not have a plate number and the driver was unable to present the required documents.
The driver was only identified by the CIDG as “Joey” and arrested at 6:20 a.m. on Feb. 26.
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Article continues after this advertisementThe suspect faces charges before the National Prosecution Service for violations of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act.
Article continues after this advertisementAccording to the CIDG, the cigarettes confiscated were not compliant with the Graphic Health Warnings Law.
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