NBI Files P13-B Smuggled Cigarette Raps vs. 13 Individuals
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed an agricultural economic sabotage complaint against 13 individuals allegedly involved in smuggling cigarettes worth P13 billion, a move highlighting concerns over lost tax revenues and impact on domestic industries.
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