Authorities seized alleged smuggled cigarettes worth more than P5.5 million and arrested two men at a checkpoint in Barangay Eden, Toril District, Davao City.
According to a report by GMA Super Radyo Davao, the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) said the two suspects were identified as alias “Arjon,” 40, and alias “Rommel,” 34.
Personnel of Task Force (TF) Davao found boxes and reams of cigarettes inside a van during the inspection.
The two men allegedly failed to present documents for the items.
The items confiscated were turned over to the Bureau of Customs while the two men may face charges for alleged violation of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (RA 10863).
(With reports from John Ryan Calonia, GMA Super Radyo Davao)
