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Three arrested for theft at Manila's Diokno Pumping Station
Police have arrested three individuals accused of stealing electrical components and cables worth 183,000 pesos from the Diokno Pumping Station in Pasay City. Officials suspect two of the suspects are employed by the facility's contractor.
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MANILA — Authorities arrested three people for allegedly stealing critical components from the Diokno Pumping Station in Pasay City last week, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon announced Monday. The stolen items, including cables and electronic components, were valued at 183,000 pesos. Dizon stated that investigators believe two of the three suspects work for the contractor operating the pumping station. The theft underscores ongoing security concerns at major infrastructure facilities in the capital region. The station is a key water management facility serving Metro Manila and surrounding areas. Officials did not immediately disclose the identities of the arrested individuals or provide further details on the investigation's status.