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Police arrest seven, seize equipment in Negros quarry crackdown
Authorities in Negros Occidental have arrested seven individuals and confiscated heavy equipment and quarry materials worth P16 million during an operation targeting illegal mining activities. The enforcement action took place along the Binalbagan River in Moises Padilla municipality.
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Police launched the joint anti-illegal quarrying operation on August 25 in Hacienda Bag-o, Barangay Crossing Magallon, Moises Padilla, targeting unauthorized extraction activities along the Binalbagan River. The Regional Special Operations Group of the Philippine National Police led the enforcement action that resulted in the apprehension of seven suspects involved in the illicit quarrying operation.
Officers seized an extensive collection of heavy equipment and quarry materials during the raid, with seized items valued at approximately P16 million. The confiscated assets will be held as evidence in connection with the ongoing investigation into the illegal quarrying activities.
The operation underscores intensified efforts by law enforcement to clamp down on unauthorized mining and quarrying operations across the Negros region. Authorities continue to monitor areas susceptible to illegal extraction activities as part of broader environmental protection initiatives. The seven arrested individuals are expected to face charges related to illegal quarrying violations.