Seven individuals, including six active personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and one civilian, were arrested in Purok 5, Poblacion, Naawan, Misamis Oriental during an anti-smuggling operation at around 1:30am of April 17, 2026. Authorities caught them unloading alleged smuggled cigarettes from a fishing vessel and transferring them into a Mitsubishi L300 van and seized about 10,250 reams of Cannon Green cigarettes with an estimated value of ₱8,200,000.00, along with the vehicle valued at approximately ₱700,000.00. The operation was conducted by PNP Maritime in coordination with the Naawan Municipal Police Station, Provincial Intelligence Unit, and the 2nd Misamis Oriental Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC) following intelligence reports of continued smuggling in the area.
photos and info by Misamis Oriental Marpsta, RMU-10
Meanwhile, the PCG is conducting a parallel investigation regarding the matter.
