Manila, Feb. 18 -- Law enforcers seized more than PHP4.27 million worth of smuggled tobacco products in Parang, Maguindanao del Norte on Tuesday.

In a news release on Wednesday, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said the operation started from a tip about an alleged loading activity involving smuggled cigarettes in Purok Survive, Barangay Making around 9 a.m.

Acting on the report, responding police personnel, onboard a mobile patrol vehicle, immediately proceeded to the location.

However, upon noticing the approaching police vehicle, an undetermined number of male individuals fled in different directions, leaving behind several boxes of cigarettes in plain view.

Recovered from the area were 100 assorted master cases or approximatel...