The Bureau of Customs–Port of Davao has destroyed smuggled cigarettes worth about P235 million as part of the government’s intensified campaign against illicit trade.
The condemnation activity aimed to strengthen enforcement and ensure seized illegal goods are properly disposed of and prevented from re-entering the market.
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A total of 6,400 master cases of illegal cigarettes were condemned, most of which were seized during operations in Mindanao.
The confiscated products included Bosqu, Cannon Menthol, and Gajah Baru cigarette brands, the BOC said.
With assistance from the Bureau of Fire Protection and Greenleaf 88 Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal, the cigarettes were dampened and crushed using a road roller to ensure complete destruction.
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