P1M Bribe, SUV Offered to Cops Over Smuggled Cigarettes
A businessman and associate arrested in Santander, Cebu for allegedly offering a P1M bribe, a Toyota Fortuner, and iPhones to police to release P20M in smuggled cigarettes. Read the full story.
A businessman and associate arrested in Santander, Cebu for allegedly offering a P1M bribe, a Toyota Fortuner, and iPhones to police to release P20M in smuggled cigarettes. Read the full story.
Bureau of Customs agents seize over P105 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in Bataan. The illicit goods, from China, Vietnam, and Korea, were destined for local markets. Read the full story.
Authorities in Santander, Cebu, confiscated smuggled cigarettes worth P20 million in a joint operation. The driver and helpers are now in custody. Read more about the government's crackdown on contraband.
PNP Maritime Group operatives intercept two major shipments of smuggled cigarettes worth P4.2 million in separate Zamboanga operations. Details on the busts here.
Cebu police intercept P20 million worth of untaxed cigarettes in Santander. Three suspects arrested. Read about the major bust against smuggling networks.
Authorities arrest two suspects and confiscate over P106 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in separate operations in Soccsksargen and BARMM. Details on the busts inside.
Soccsksargen police report massive 2025 haul: P90M in illegal drugs and P218M in smuggled cigarettes seized. Read about the operations that led to over 2,000 arrests.
Authorities in Zamboanga City intercept a motorboat carrying P21.2 million worth of smuggled cigarettes, leading to three arrests. Details on the latest anti-smuggling victory.
Law enforcement intercepts over P865,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes in Barira, Maguindanao del Norte. One suspect arrested. Read the full details of the operation.
Authorities in Zamboanga City confiscated smuggled cigarettes worth P1.6 million after a chase. The driver fled, leaving behind the van and a national ID. Read the full report.
Philippine Coast Guard intercepts P840,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes on a passenger vessel in Jolo, Sulu. Read the full story on the latest border security operation.
Authorities arrest three suspects and confiscate nearly P700,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes in separate operations in Basilan and Sultan Kudarat. Read about the crackdown.
Law enforcement operations in Zamboanga Peninsula and Soccsksargen lead to three arrests and the confiscation of P1.2 million worth of smuggled cigarettes. Details on the separate busts here.
Police in Zamboanga del Sur arrest a suspect and confiscate P735,000 worth of untaxed cigarettes in a Christmas Eve operation along Pagadian City's coast. Read the full report.
Police and Customs agents arrest a man and confiscate P4.3 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in a Zamboanga City checkpoint operation. Read the full story.
PNP-HPG seizes P143M in smuggled cigarettes from two trucks in Quezon City, foils a P5M bribery attempt. Ongoing probe targets smuggling masterminds. Read the full story.
Law enforcement operations in Zamboanga City and Zamboanga del Norte led to one arrest and the confiscation of P1.7 million worth of smuggled cigarettes. Read the full report on the crackdown.
Police in Negros Island Region recover P365,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes in two separate operations. Community tips lead to successful busts, protecting local revenue. #LawEnforcement #NegrosOriental
Cebu City Council approves two new ordinances to combat contraband smuggling and drone deliveries in jails. Stricter penalties and a 100-meter no-fly zone aim to enhance BJMP facility security.
Authorities in Maguindanao del Sur arrest four suspects and confiscate P4.1 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in a mobile patrol operation. Read the full details of the bust.
A 47-year-old housekeeper was arrested after police found 0.20 grams of shabu hidden in her shorts during a prison visit in Talisay City. Read the full details of the drug smuggling attempt.
Police in Sultan Kudarat seized P19.8 million worth of smuggled cigarettes and P13,600 in illegal drugs in a major raid. The suspect remains at large. Read the full story.
Philippine senators warn that organized agricultural smuggling, involving foreign groups and dummy firms, is undermining food security and national stability. Urgent reforms are demanded.
Police in Zamboanga Peninsula confiscated P158.2 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in November, arresting 25 suspects. Read about the intensified anti-smuggling operations.
Police in Zamboanga City intercept a P21 million shipment of smuggled cigarettes in an intelligence-driven operation. One suspect is in custody. Read the full story.
Lawmen in Lanao del Sur arrest a policeman and an accomplice, seizing P2.5 million worth of smuggled cigarettes. Read how the operation unfolded.
Former smoker exposes how tobacco companies rebrand addiction as lifestyle choice through vaping. Learn the truth behind RA 11900 and protect Filipino youth from vapewashing deception.
Western Mindanao Naval Command intercepts 5 vessels carrying P174 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in Sulu. 35 crew members apprehended in intelligence-driven maritime operations.
Authorities in Lanao del Norte confiscate P840,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes and arrest a shipper. Read how this bust protects the local economy.
Authorities confiscate P806,195 worth of smuggled cigarettes and arrest one suspect in separate anti-smuggling operations across Basilan and Maguindanao del Sur. Read the full report.