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Jeff Caparas

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768788201037viber_image_2026-01-19_09-30-59-379.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">P7 million worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes seized in Davao del Sur. <em>Regional Special Operations Group 11</em></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>MANILA — Authorities last week confiscated an estimated P7 million worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes inside a delivery truck during an operation in Davao del Sur, police said.</p><p>The operation was conducted in Barangay Camanchiles in Matanao town on January 15, Davao Region police chief Brig. Gen. Leon Victor Rosete said.</p><p>The Regional Special Operations Group 11 (RSOG 11) was returning to their office after conducting operations related to illegal gambling activities when they noticed an open and unattended Isuzu six-wheeler wing van parked along the road.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/1/p1-5-billion-halaga-ng-smuggled-cigarettes-nakumpiska-sa-malabon-2255">P1.5 billion halaga ng smuggled cigarettes nakumpiska sa Malabon</a></div><p>Upon inspection, operatives discovered 140 master cases of assorted cigarette brands hidden beneath a pile of coconuts, apparently to evade detection.</p><p>The cigarettes were found to be without the required graphic health warnings.</p><div> </div><div><strong>The seized items included:</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li>71 master cases of Oris brand cigarettes</li><li>49 master cases of D&amp;J brand cigarettes</li><li>6 master cases of Marvels brand cigarettes</li><li>5 master cases of Port brand cigarettes</li><li>3 master cases of LE brand cigarettes</li><li>3 master cases of M1 brand cigarettes</li><li>3 master cases of President brand cigarettes</li></ul><div> </div><p>The Isuzu six-wheeler wing van was also seized.</p><p>Authorities said all confiscated items are now under the custody of RSOG 11 and will be turned over to the Bureau of Customs for documentation and proper disposition.</p><p>An investigation is ongoing to identify the individuals responsible for the illegal shipment and to determine possible additional violations related to smuggling and tax evasion.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>OTHER NEWS</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hgZRGqyiGJw?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div>

<p>Authorities last week confiscated an estimated P7 million worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes inside a delivery truck during an operation in Davao del Sur, police said.</p>

Authorities last week confiscated an estimated P7 million worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes inside a delivery truck during an operation in Davao del Sur, police said.

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P7 million worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes seized in Davao del Sur

Jeff Caparas,

ABS-CBN News

Published January 19, 2026 10:45 AM PHT

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Updated January 19, 2026 10:46 AM PHT

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