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Navy seizes nearly P100 million in contraband in Mindanao

From PhilStar · () English

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  • Philippine naval forces seized nearly P100 million worth of contraband and illegally transported goods in three operations in Sulu and Basilan from Aug. 28 to Sept. 3.
  • The seizures included undocumented diesel fuel valued at P72.17 million, smuggled cigarettes and a motor vessel worth P27.23 million, and illegally transported lawaan lumber worth P252,000.
  • The operations followed intelligence information received by the Naval Command Western Mindanao, whose commander said it would continue working with partner agencies to protect the maritime domain.

Philippine naval forces seized nearly P100 million worth of contraband in three maritime security operations conducted in Sulu and Basilan between Aug. 28 and Sept. 3.

The Naval Command Western Mindanao confiscated undocumented diesel fuel valued at P72.17 million, along with smuggled cigarettes and a motor vessel valued at P27.23 million. Authorities also seized illegally transported lawaan lumber worth P252,000.

The operations followed intelligence information received by the command. Rear Adm. Constancio Arturo Reyes Jr., commander of the Naval Command Western Mindanao, said the seizures reflected the command’s continuing effort to secure the waters of Western Mindanao and prevent them from being used for smuggling and other illegal activities.

“These operations reflect NCWM’s sustained commitment to securing the maritime domain of Western Mindanao and preventing its use for smuggling and other illegal activities,” Reyes said. He added that the command would continue working with partner agencies to protect the seas and national interests.

These operations reflect NCWM’s sustained commitment to securing the maritime domain of Western Mindanao and preventing its use for smuggling and other illegal activities.

· Rear Adm. Constancio Arturo Reyes Jr.The Naval Command Western Mindanao commander described the purpose of the seizures.
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