The site of illegal mining in Barobo, Surigao del Sur, where police arrested three men and confiscated P5 million worth of equipment on Saturday, June 27, 2026. — Photo from Philippine National Police
MANILA, Philippines — Three individuals were arrested in Barobo, Surigao del Sur for failing to present proper documentation for mining activities, the Philippine National Police said on Sunday.
Police made the arrests and confiscated equipment worth P5,092,000, on Saturday.
“Local police and personnel from the (Department of Environment and Natural Resources or) DENR-Mines and Geosciences Bureau and Monitoring and Information Assistance Center arrested three people for engaging in illegal mining activities that resulted in environmental degradation in Barangay Bahi in Barobo, Surigao del Sur,” the PNP said in a statement.
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