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Four arrested with P48.9M in smuggled cigarettes in Pampanga
Police in Pampanga have arrested four men and seized contraband cigarettes valued at nearly P49 million following a multi-day surveillance operation. The bust took place in Mabalacat City early Monday morning.
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MABALACAT CITY — Four men were arrested in connection with the transportation of approximately P48.9 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes in Barangay Cacutud here shortly after midnight on Monday.
The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) said the operation, which led to the arrests and seizure, was conducted following several days of surveillance activities. Law enforcement authorities identified the suspects transporting the contraband goods and moved in to intercept them during the early morning hours.
The arrested individuals and seized cigarette shipment have been turned over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and processing of cases. The operation is part of ongoing efforts by the police to combat smuggling and illegal trade activities in the region.
No additional details regarding the suspects' identities or the origin of the contraband were immediately disclosed. The case remains under investigation.