2 nabbed in illegal fuel operation in Batangas City

LUCENA CITY—Two men were arrested for allegedly engaging in the unauthorized transfer and trading of petroleum products during an anti-illegal fuel operation in Batangas City on Friday, Nov. 6, police said.

The Police Regional Office 4A (PRO-4A) said in a report on Saturday that the Batangas police intelligence unit received information from a concerned citizen about the alleged siphoning and unauthorized transport of petroleum products in Barangay Banaba West.

At 4:20 p.m., police officers conducting surveillance spotted the two men siphoning fuel from a 10-wheeler tanker truck.

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Authorities said the suspects failed to present documents authorizing the transfer and handling of the petroleum products, including the necessary permits, delivery receipts, and sales invoices.

Seized during the operation were the tanker truck, a motorized fuel pump, several containers filled with gasoline, siphoning equipment, and other tools.

Police estimated the total value of the seized petroleum products and tanker truck at P1,297,000.

The two suspects were taken into police custody and are facing appropriate criminal charges, police said. INQ