By Police arrested two men and seized suspected smuggled cigarettes worth nearly P9 million in an anti-smuggling operation in Patikul, Sulu
According to the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR), operatives intercepted a shipment of cigarettes after receiving information from concerned citizens about the alleged illegal activities in Barangay Tandu Bagua.
“This successful operation highlights the critical role of community support and strong inter-agency cooperation in curbing illegal activities like smuggling in the region. PRO BAR remains steadfast in our commitment to protect our community and safeguard the region’s economic integrity,” PRO-BAR Director, Brigadier General Jaysen De Guzman, said.
