PNP: 8 nabbed over alleged illegal trade of P22-M fuel in Bataan

MANILA, Philippines — Eight individuals were arrested for the alleged illegal trade of P22 million worth of fuel in Bataan on Thursday, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said.

Personnel of the Central Luzon Regional Special Operations Group busted the alleged operation in Barangay San Benito, Dinalupihan, according to a PNP statement.

The PNP did not identify the suspects but said operatives arrested seven men, aged 36 to 49, and a 42-year-old woman.

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“They were allegedly caught unloading petroleum products from fuel tanker trucks into unauthorized storage containers,” police said.

“Verification of the delivery documents and waybills established that the petroleum products were intended for a different designated consignee and delivery location, indicating their alleged illegal diversion,” it added.

Authorities confiscated 68,000 liters of diesel, 20,000 liters of unleaded gasoline, 8,800 liters of ethanol, and 7,600 liters of premium gasoline, as well as four fuel tanker trucks and an electric pump.

The arrested individuals were taken into police custody and are awaiting charges for violating Batas Pambansa Blg. 33, as amended by Presidential Decree No. 1865, which pertains to the unauthorized trading of petroleum products. /mcm

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