P70-M of smuggled cigarettes seized in Lanao raid; 15 arrested

COTABATO CITY – Authorities busted a big-time alleged smuggling syndicate in Picong, Lanao del Sur, arresting at least 15 individuals and seizing imported cigarettes worth P70 million during a joint operation Monday morning, officials confirmed Tuesday. Four others managed to escape, while five minors were turned over to social workers. Brig. Gen. Christopher Abecia, Police