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Mindanao man arrested over P5.78M in smuggled cigarettes
Philippine National Police apprehended a suspect in Zamboanga del Sur carrying contraband cigarettes valued at nearly P5.78 million. The arrest followed an early morning anti-smuggling operation in the southern province.
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Police operatives arrested a 38-year-old man identified as Romnick Fuentes in connection with a significant cigarette smuggling case in the Mindanao region. The arrest took place at approximately 1:25 a.m. Wednesday during a coordinated anti-smuggling operation in Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur.
Authorities seized an estimated P5.78 million worth of smuggled cigarettes from the suspect during the operation. The contraband goods were confiscated and turned over to appropriate authorities for further investigation and disposition.
The Philippine National Police has intensified its campaign against smuggling activities across the country, particularly in southern Mindanao where such contraband operations have been reported. The case remains under investigation as police work to determine the extent of the smuggling network and identify any additional individuals involved in the operation.