Six people were arrested Oct. 17 in Barangay Pawing, Palo, Leyte, during an operation targeting the alleged unauthorized sale of diesel.
Those arrested included a driver, a truck helper, three other helpers and a fourth-year criminology student.
Authorities seized an electric pump with a hose, 10 plastic containers, and ₱15,500 in cash believed to be connected to the alleged activity. Six of the containers held diesel, while the remaining four were empty.
The operation was conducted by Regional Special Operations Unit 8, with assistance from the Palo Municipal Police Station and the Bureau of Fire Protection.
Authorities launched the operation after receiving information about the alleged illegal sale of diesel in the area.
The six suspects are now in police custody while authorities prepare the appropriate cases against them and continue their investigation.
Authorities have not provided further details about the alleged sales or identified the source of the diesel. The report also did not specify the quantity of fuel recovered from the six containers.
The seized items are believed to be connected to the alleged unauthorized activity.
The case remains under investigation, and authorities have yet to announce the specific charges to be filed against the six suspects.
