BOC: P4.1M illegal cigarettes seized in Negros Occidental

Inquirer.net - Nov 7, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Around P4.1 million worth of illegal cigarettes hidden inside a refrigerated van was seized by authorities in Negros Occidental, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported. The BOC said on Saturday, Nov. 7, that the joint operation with the Philippine National Police (PNP) stemmed from an intelligence report regarding a suspected van carrying

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