In a significant operation, authorities in Cagayan de Oro City successfully confiscated P215,520 worth of smuggled cigarettes near Cogon Public Market on August 20, 2025.
The operation was carried out by personnel from Police Station 2 of the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office, together with the City Intelligence Unit, during an information drive in the area.
The authorities caught sight of an open display of assorted smuggled cigarettes being sold in the area and immediately verified the products. Upon confirmation that the items were indeed smuggled, they were seized on the spot.
The confiscated items include four master cases of assorted brands, 64 reams of assorted brands, and 54 packs of smuggled cigarettes.
PRO10 Regional Director PBGEN Rolindo M Sugilon commended the operating units for their quick response and vigilance. “This successful operation demonstrates our continued dedication to protecting the public against the proliferation of smuggled goods,” he said. Sugilon emphasized that smuggling not only deprives the government of revenue but also undermines legitimate businesses.
Ongoing Campaign Against Smuggling
The confiscated items will be turned over to the Bureau of Customs for proper disposition. PRO10 remains firm in its mission to uphold the law and safeguard the welfare of the community, vowing not to relent in its campaign against smuggling and other illegal activities.
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