Police personnel from the Baliok Police Station, in coordination with the Intelligence Units of the Police Regional Office 11 (PRO 11), intercepted smuggled cigarettes worth P2.5 million along Libby Road in Barangay Bago Gallera, Davao City, on Sunday evening.
According to the Baliok Police Station, operatives flagged down a 14-wheeler truck at a checkpoint after noticing 10 reams of D&G cigarettes on the vehicle’s dashboard and another 40 reams inside a box placed beside the driver, prompting them to inspect the vehicle.
Upon inspection, authorities discovered 200 boxes of imported cigarettes inside the truck.
The driver, identified as alias “Ervin” from Zamboanga City, was arrested after failing to present the necessary documents.
In addition to the 200 boxes of smuggled cigarettes, the police also took custody of the Isuzu 14-wheeler prime mover truck with its 40-foot container van.
The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) stated that the suspect may face charges for violating the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines, as amended by Republic Act 4712, and Republic Act 10643.
