Operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) seized more than P26 million worth of what it described as illegal LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) equipment in a raid in Baler, Aurora.
CIDG director Maj. Gen. Leo Francisco said the two-day operation in Barangay Suklayin since Monday, Aug. 5, also resulted in the arrest of eight people serving as cashiers, accountants, refillers, and drivers.
“This is part of our campaign against unauthorized LPG refilling stations, dealers, and distributors,” said Francisco.
But no big fish was caught during the operation and only ordinary employees were arrested.
Seized from those arrested were three electric motors, three check valves, two gas pumps, one vapor unit, an LPG storage tank, three lorry tank trucks, over 1,000 various types of LPG cylinders (filled and empty), weighing scales, refilling and decantry hoses, pressure gauges, refilling adaptors, LPG seals, tax and VAT folders, sales invoice booklets, ledgers, and a personal computer.
The seized items, according to Francisco, have an estimated market value of P 26,642,110.
Francisco said they will be filing charges against the identified incorporators of the raided company.