Kota Kinabalu: The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) and other local authorities continue to claim that Malaysia and Indonesia as transhipment point for smuggled imported cigarettes to the Philippines especially Palawan province.
Manila media reported that cigarette smuggling in Palawan has been a persistent problem for many years.
Due to its proximity to Malaysia and Indonesia, it has become a strategic location for smugglers to bring in contraband cigarettes, which are often sold at lower prices compared to those legally imported or locally produced.
