Cops bust cigarette smuggling ring in Lanao del Norte

In a major crackdown, authorities in Lanao del Norte recently dismantled a cigarette smuggling ring, seizing over P4 million worth of contraband and arresting six people. The operation, led by the Police Regional Office 10, involved intercepting a boat named “Likom” off the coast. This bust highlights ongoing efforts to curb illegal trade and underscores the economic and legal impacts of smuggling on local markets and tax revenue. It’s a significant victory in the fight against organized crime in the region.