The Philippine National Police (PNP) seized about ₱1.8 billion worth of illegal goods and arrested several suspects in nationwide operations against illicit trade and illegal mining conducted on April 10.
In Cebu, authorities arrested five individuals, including foreigners, and confiscated ₱1.1 billion worth of illegally manufactured cigarettes and equipment inside an industrial park.
In Valenzuela City, police also seized around ₱700 million worth of imported perfumes during a warehouse raid, with one suspect still at large.
Meanwhile, in Surigao del Sur, two individuals were arrested in an anti-illegal mining operation, with equipment and suspected gold-bearing materials confiscated.
The PNP said the operations were carried out with partner agencies as part of an intensified campaign against economic and environmental crimes.
Source: PhilNews24 | April 13, 2026
GOVERNMENT INTENSIFIES CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL TRADE AND MINING
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