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Police seize 1,380 liters of diesel, arrest suspect in Occidental Mindoro
A man was arrested in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro on Tuesday after police discovered him transferring approximately 1,380 liters of diesel fuel valued at P129,720. The arrest followed a tip-off from a concerned citizen.
LSN Philippines ·
Police in Occidental Mindoro arrested a suspect caught in the act of transferring diesel fuel into multiple containers in the municipality of San Jose on Tuesday, October 6. The operation, prompted by information from a vigilant community member, resulted in the confiscation of 1,380 liters of diesel fuel estimated at P129,720.
Authorities responded to the report and discovered the individual loading the fuel into various containers at the scene. The suspect was taken into custody and claimed ownership of the diesel, though police did not immediately clarify the circumstances surrounding the fuel's origin or intended destination.
The seizure marks the latest in a series of operations targeting illegal fuel operations in the region. Authorities have intensified monitoring of suspicious activity involving the transfer of petroleum products, as such operations often indicate fuel smuggling or black-market trading networks.