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P9.14 million petroleum products seized in Batangas
Four individuals, including a Chinese national, were arrested in separate operations in Batangas and Quezon provinces.
Over P15.1 million worth of suspected smuggled petroleum products and illicit cigarettes were seized by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG).
In Batangas, three suspects were apprehended for allegedly engaging in the illegal trade and distribution of petroleum products, locally known as 'paihi'.
The Batangas operation yielded two fuel tanker trucks containing approximately 40,000 liters of diesel, unleaded, and premium fuel, valued at P9.14 million.
The suspects in Batangas will face charges for violating Presidential Decree 1865.
A separate operation in Lucena City, Quezon, led to the arrest of a Chinese national with 95 master cases of cigarettes seized.
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