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P234 Million Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Zamboanga, Lanao
Smuggled cigarettes valued at P234.3 million were seized from a Malaysian-styled boat off Zamboanga Sibugay, in a major blow to smuggling activities. Separate operations in Lanao del Norte also led to the confiscation of illegal cigarettes worth P860,000, highlighting ongoing efforts against illicit trade.
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