Two Chinese nationals were arrested in a law enforcement operation conducted in San Simon, Pampanga on May 14, 2026, following the implementation of a search warrant for alleged violation of Republic Act No. 6969 or the Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990.
Joint operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), together with local police units and support forces, carried out the operation at a warehouse facility where suspected hazardous and regulated materials were discovered.
Seized during the operation were tire wires, tire ash, whole and cut tires, as well as various industrial equipment and heavy machinery allegedly used in processing activities. The total estimated value of the confiscated items reached approximately ₱9.5 million.
The arrested individuals are now under the custody of CIDG Regional Field Unit 3 for proper documentation and legal proceedings, while the recovered items are secured pending coordination with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Environmental Management Bureau for appropriate handling and disposition.
PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. commended the operating units for the orderly and coordinated implementation of the operation, emphasizing the importance of protecting communities from activities that may pose risks to public safety and the environment.
“Patuloy nating paiigtingin ang ating kampanya laban sa mga ilegal na gawain na maaaring makapinsala sa kalikasan at sa kaligtasan ng mamamayan. Ang ating mensahe ay simple—ang batas ay dapat sundin, at mananatili tayong patas at propesyonal sa pagpapatupad nito,” PGen Nartatez said.
The operation forms part of the continuing efforts of the PNP to strengthen law enforcement and operational effectiveness under the PNP Focused Agenda’s Enhanced Managing Police Operations, in support of the peace and order initiatives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr..
The PNP likewise reinforces its commitment under the banner of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman”, underscoring continued lawful and professional police service for the public.
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