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Three men held in Cavite fuel siphoning operation
Police in Kawit, Cavite apprehended three suspects during an early morning raid Thursday after catching them in the act of illegally extracting fuel from a parked commercial vehicle. The operation represents ongoing law enforcement efforts against fuel theft in the region.
LSN Philippines ·
LUCENA CITY — Authorities in Kawit, Cavite arrested three men accused of fuel theft following a predawn operation Thursday that caught the suspects actively siphoning gasoline from a stationary Isuzu truck. Police conducting routine patrols in the municipality discovered the illegal activity and moved to detain the individuals at the scene. The incident underscores the persistent problem of fuel siphoning, known locally as "paihi," which has become an ongoing concern for vehicle owners and law enforcement across the region. The three suspects remain in police custody pending investigation and the filing of appropriate charges. Authorities did not immediately disclose the value of fuel allegedly stolen or provide additional details about the circumstances leading to the operation.