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Four arrested in Quezon City illegal petroleum trading operation
Police arrested four individuals in an undercover operation targeting illegal petroleum sales in Quezon City. The sting operation, conducted near a gasoline station in Payatas, resulted in the seizure of petroleum products.
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MANILA, Philippines — Four suspects were arrested during an undercover police operation targeting illegal petroleum trading in Quezon City, authorities said Wednesday.
The operation was conducted at approximately 2:50 p.m. on Tuesday along Payatas Road near a gasoline station. Undercover officers purchased 12 liters of petroleum as part of the sting that led to the arrests.
The Quezon City Police District did not immediately disclose additional details regarding the suspects' identities or the total volume of petroleum products seized during the operation.
The arrest marks another enforcement action against illegal fuel trading activities in the metro, which authorities have identified as a persistent concern affecting legitimate petroleum retailers and public safety.