Philip Morris Philippines Manufacturing, Inc. (PMPM) and Japan Tobacco International, the mother company of Winston and Camel brands of cigarettes, commended the Bureau of Customs for seizing P83.7 million worth of smuggled cigarettes during a raid at a warehouse in Bulacan.
The confiscation resulted from the agency’s collaboration with major cigarette manufacturers to develop strategies aimed at enhancing the government’s campaign against tobacco smuggling, which is classified as economic sabotage.
Joseph Dizon, the Intelligence and Investigation Security Officer at PMPM, and JTI legal counsel Raoul Fernandez praised the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service – Manila International Container Port (CIIS-MICP) for their swift action against the establishment.
“Excellent work by the CIIS Field Station at the Port of MICP. Your successful operations in Batia, Bocaue, Bulacan, are a testament to your dedication and effectiveness. Keep up the outstanding work in safeguarding our country’s interests,” Dizon stated.
