Bacolod City Police Destroy P38.78M in Contraband Cigarettes
Bacolod City, Philippines – Authorities have destroyed an estimated P38.78 million worth of suspected illicit and untaxed cigarettes, a move aimed at curbing illegal tobacco trade in the region.
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