Seized: A sum of PHP 9.4 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in Zamboanga City
Police Arrest Five Suspects and Seize Smuggled Cigarettes Worth P9.4 Million off Zamboanga City
In a significant move to combat cigarette smuggling, police authorities in Zamboanga City arrested five individuals and seized a substantial amount of undocumented cigarettes on September 2, 2025. The operation, led by Police Brigadier General Eleazar Matta, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula director, took place around 4:55 a.m. in the vicinity of Santa Cruz Island.
During the seaborne patrol, a motorboat loaded with undocumented assorted brands of cigarettes was encountered. The authorities seized 164 master cases and 18 reams of cigarettes, totalling an estimated value of P9.4 million.
The arrested individuals hail from Maluso, Basilan and Taluksangay village, Zamboanga City. The five suspects were detained pending the filing of charges against them. The confiscated smuggled cigarettes were turned over to the Bureau of Customs for proper disposition.
Authorities remain relentless in their efforts to secure maritime borders and prevent the proliferation of smuggled goods. The seizure was part of a law enforcement operation conducted by the authorities.
While no further details about the individuals or the cigarettes were provided in the article, the authorities' statements emphasize their continuous efforts to deter smuggling activities. The website Zamboanga was mentioned in the article, but it does not contain information about the identity of the person representing the five arrested individuals involved in cigarette smuggling in Zamboanga City.
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