October 10, 2025 | 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — Petroleum products valued at P9.14 million have been seized by agents of the police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group from three suspects in Balagtas, Batangas on Monday night.
The CIDG said criminal charges have been filed against the suspects identified only as Ed, Sama and Sid for violating Presidential Decree 1865, which penalizes the illegal trading and distribution of petroleum products.
The suspects were arrested after residents sought the help of the police regarding a fuel pilfering activity in Barangay Balagtas.
CIDG chief Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander Morico II said the suspects were caught pilfering fuel from two trucks parked in the area.
The trucks contained 40,000 liters of diesel, unleaded and premium fuel valued at P9.14 million.