04/08/2026
PNP INTERCEPTS OVER โฑ6.9-M WORTH OF SMUGGLED CI******ES IN ZAMBOANGA OPERATIONS
The Philippine National Police (PNP) sustained its campaign against smuggling with the successful interception of more than โฑ6.9 million worth of suspected smuggled ci******es in separate law enforcement operations conducted in Zamboanga Sibugay and Zamboanga del Sur from August 1 to 2.
The operations resulted in the arrest of two Filipino suspects, including a 52-year-old individual, and the confiscation of 122 master cases of suspected smuggled ci******es with an estimated total value of โฑ6,990,400.00. Authorities also recovered a vehicle and an unmarked motorized fishing boat believed to have been used in the transport of the contraband.
The arrested individuals and the seized items are now under police custody pending the filing of appropriate charges.
The accomplishments reflect the PNP's continuing efforts to curb the entry and movement of smuggled goods, which undermine legitimate businesses and deprive the government of lawful revenues. These operations are part of the organization's intensified law enforcement initiatives under the Enhanced Managing Police Operations pillar of the PNP Focused Agenda, supporting the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to strengthen border security and combat all forms of illegal trade.
Chief, PNP, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. commended the operating units for their coordinated efforts and reaffirmed the organization's commitment to enforcing the law with professionalism.
"Our fight against smuggling goes beyond confiscating illegal goods. It is about protecting the country's economy, ensuring fair competition for legitimate businesses, and holding accountable those who choose to violate our laws. Patuloy nating paiigtingin ang ating operasyon habang tinitiyak na ang bawat aksyon ng ating kapulisan ay naaayon sa batas at may paggalang sa karapatan ng lahat."
The PNP assured the public that it will continue to work closely with partner agencies to prevent the movement of smuggled products across the country, reinforcing its commitment to Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.
(PNP-PIO)
