CIDG seizes P1.26M illegal diesel in Oriental Mindoro

On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, authorities in Oriental Mindoro confiscated illegal petroleum products worth P1.26 million and arrested one individual.

The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) reported that they seized 21,000 liters of diesel petroleum products from Rommel on February 21 evening in Barangay Del Pilar, Naujan town.

'Rommel' was distributing the petroleum products without proper authorization from the Department of Energy and is now facing charges for violating Batasang Pambansa No. 33 and Presidential Decree No. 1865.

CIDG chief Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III stated that his organization will continue to enforce laws against illegal trading and activities involving petroleum products, emphasizing the importance of public vigilance in reporting such criminalities.

These regulations are designed to ensure a stable supply of energy that supports economic and social development goals.

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