The Daily Tribune
Arrest of more Chinese spies in Phl posed ‘serious concern’ — NSC
Five Chinese nationals were arrested in Palawan for alleged espionage and illegal intelligence gathering, including drone surveillance of Philippine naval assets.
The suspects gathered information on Philippine Coast Guard and Philippine Navy ships, transmitting it in real-time.
National Security Adviser Eduardo Año described their activities near Ulugan Bay and Naval Detachment Oyster Bay as serious concerns requiring a firm and coordinated response.
The arrests were the result of swift and coordinated efforts by intelligence and law enforcement agencies, including the AFP, NBI, and BI.
The suspects face charges for violations of the Espionage Act.
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