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PNP to probe, airtight cases vs P1.1B cigarette smuggling in Batangas

Lade Jean Kabagani · Jan 1, 2026, 2:21 PM

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The Philippine National Police (PNP) will conduct a thorough investigation and the filing of airtight cases against those behind the smuggling of around P1.1 billion worth of cigarettes discovered in Batangas City during an anti-carnapping operation on 31 December.