CIDG Seizes P28.9-Million Smuggled Cigarettes in Zamboanga.

Zamboanga City: Operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) have seized at least PHP28.9 million worth of smuggled cigarettes from a facility in Zamboanga City during a two-day operation. The operation was carried out in Barangay Patalon, Zamboanga City from 11:20 p.m. on November 27 to 5 p.m. on November 28. It was a collaborative effort by CIDG-Zamboanga City, in coordination with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and other law enforcement agencies, under BIR Mission Order 00060479. According to Philippines News Agency, CIDG Acting Director Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III stated that 506 cases of cigarettes of assorted brands, valued at PHP28,993,800, without internal revenue stamps, were confiscated from the facility. The seized items are now in the custody of the BIR for documentation and the filing of a case against the facility's owner for violating the National Internal Revenue Code. Brig. Gen. Torre emphasized the CIDG's dedication to enforcing anti-criminality measures and c urbing illegal activities. "The CIDG assures the public of its unwavering commitment to enforcing anti-criminality campaigns and putting a stop to illegal and criminal activities," Torre said.