P860M worth of illegal cigarettes seized in Cebu; authorities intensify crackdown
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) in the Philippines seized an estimated P860 million worth of illegal cigarettes hidden in 11 container vans in Cebu. This, combined with last week's seizure of P1.7 billion, highlights intensified efforts against smuggling.
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