P48.95 Million Worth of Illicit Cigarettes Seized in Pampanga; Four Arrested
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P48.95 Million Worth of Illicit Cigarettes Seized in Pampanga; Four Arrested

Illegal cigarettes valued at P48.95 million were seized in Mabalacat, Pampanga, leading to the arrest of four individuals. Authorities intercepted a vehicle transporting untaxed cigarettes lacking proper tax stamps.

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