PNP intensifies drive vs 'tuklaw' smugglers

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has issued a stern warning to the public, particularly smokers, against trying the viral “tuklaw” cigarette, as it ramps up its nationwide campaign against the distributors of the illicit product.

- By AARON RECUENCO

PNP chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III said the intensified campaign against “tuklaw” cigarettes has already been included in the operations against smuggled cigarettes and even in anti-illegal drugs operations.

In fact, Torre said several people were already arrested in the aggressive drive since the viral video of the effects of the cigarettes, wherein several teenagers were seen manifesting seizure-like symptoms characterized by brief, shock-like body jerks and twitches after smoking “tuklaw”.