Police Confiscate P2 Million in Smuggled Onions and Fake Cigarettes in Manila Raids

Law enforcement officials in Manila have conducted two separate raids in Quiapo, resulting in the seizure of illicit goods valued at nearly P2 million. According to Lt. Nadame Malang, spokesperson of the PNP Highway Patrol Group, two truck drivers were apprehended on Carlos Palanca Street after being stopped for traffic violations. Upon inspection, authorities discovered around 1,200 sacks of smuggled onions in their trucks, estimated to be worth P1.35 million. One of the drivers was detained for presenting falsified documents.

In a separate operation near Quinta Market, police intercepted a vendor loading counterfeit cigarettes into a van. The suspect could not provide any authorization papers and admitted that the merchandise was fake. The police confiscated eight boxes of counterfeit cigarettes valued at P600,000.

Investigators are actively tracing the origins of the smuggled and counterfeit products as well as identifying the organizations responsible for these illegal activities. These enforcement efforts underscore ongoing measures to combat smuggling and counterfeit goods within the city.