CABUYAO CITY, Laguna – Police confiscated illegal firecrackers and manufacturing materials valued at P3 million during a search warrant operation in Purok 2, Barangay Bigaa, this town, on Friday morning, Dec. 5.
Eight workers, including a minor, were apprehended. The minor was turned over to the City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD).
The operation was conducted after police received information about the presence of an illegal firecrackers factory in the area.
Police applied for the search warrant which was issued by the Lucena City Regional Trial Court.
Lawmen failed to apprehend the alleged owner, Evan, who was not present when the operation was conducted.
Recovered were materials and various equipment for
manufacturing firecrackers.Suspects are detained at the Cabuyao City Police Station for documentation and inquest proceedings.
They face charges for violating Republic Act 7183 that prohibits the illegal manufacture and sale of firecrackers.