P2M smuggled cigarettes seized in Cauayan

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Suspected smuggled cigarettes, estimated at P2 million, seized by the police in Cauayan, Negros Occidental. | PNP photo

An estimated P2 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes was seized by the police in Purok 3, Brgy. Isio, Cauayan, Negros Occidental Feb. 12.

P/Maj. Alan Resuma, Cauayan police chief, in his report to the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office, said they also arrested three suspects he identified as Dandy Calago, of Dipolog City; and Rolando Lanario and Joel Carvana, both residents of Hinigaran, Negros Occidental.

The police responded to reports of suspected smuggled cigarettes in the place, and recovered 100 large boxes of assorted brands of cigarettes, amounting to P2 million, Resuma said.

The police said the arrested suspects failed to present documents to legally possess the items./GB