Violation of RA 7942, Sec 103 Theft of Minerals

PAGADIAN CITY (Sept. 21, 2018) - An apprehension in violation of RA 7942 , Sec 103 Theft of Minerals at about 4:00 PM of September 19, 2018 during the conduct of random checkpoint operation at Purok Gemilina, Macasing, Pagadian City.

Suspects are identified as:

Vengie Aranez Aranas, 41 years old, male, Filipino, married and a resident of Purok Nangka, Lenienza, Pagadian City and

Joel Arias Manipis, 47 years old, male, Filipino, married and a resident of Purok 6, Bobongan, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga Del Sur.

The apprehension transpired when a team of PNP personnel of Pagadian CPS - deputized to conduct apprehension and seized illegally-sourced minerals and by-products including tools, conveyances and equipment of DENR-MGB, conducted checkpoint operation at Y-intersection of Purok Gemilina, Macasing, Pagadian City.

Two 10-wheeler dump truck;

(V1)Plate No. AAE2830 driven Vengie Aranez Aranas and

(V2) Plate No. 070109 driven by Joel Arias Manipis are stopped and verified.

Both drivers failed to show pertinent permits/documents surrounding the aggregates they had transported.

Initial investigation disclosed that each dump truck was loaded with eight cubic meters of aggregates to a total of sixteen cubic meters with an estimated amount of Sixteen Thousand Pesos (Php16,000.00).

Thus, the drivers violated RA 7942, Sec 103 Theft of Minerals, there and then both are placed on arrest after being apprised of their rights under Miranda Doctrine and are temporarily held in custody of this station as well as the conveyances (dump trucks) and aggregates while an appropriate charge in court is being prepared.