Two personalities involved in the importation business and suspected to be complicit in smuggling operations have fled to China, according to a lawmake. READ:
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TWO PERSONALITIES involved in the importation business and suspected to be complicit in smuggling operations have fled to China, according to a lawmaker, as a House panel approved on Monday a proposal to call in 10 others who may have knowledge on the illegal operations.Sultan Kudarat Rep. Horacio P. Suansing said at a House committee on ways and means meeting.
Mr. Suansing named 10 individuals who are importers, brokers, or facilitators allegedly involved in the smuggling of goods into the country. He did not specify the identities of the two personalities who have reportedly escaped. The committee approved Mr. Suansing’s manifestation to invite the 10 personalities to the succeeding committee meetings.
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