P2.6M contraband cigarettes seized in Maguindanao del Norte, Cotabato

Authorities have seized P2.6 million worth of contraband cigarettes in Maguindanao del Norte, Cotabato. The seizure is part of efforts to curb the smuggling of illicit goods in the region. The contraband cigarettes were confiscated during an operation conducted by law enforcement agencies. The incident highlights the ongoing problem of cigarette smuggling in the Philippines.