An enforcement team member inspects a makeshift mining site in Barobo, Surigao del Sur after authorities conducted anti-illegal mining operations on June 27 and 28. (Contributed photo)
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Criminal charges have been filed against six individuals arrested in recent anti-illegal mining operations in Barobo, Surigao del Sur, where authorities seized an estimated P12.2 million worth of gold ores, mining equipment, and other paraphernalia.
In a statement, the Police Regional Office-13 (PRO-13) said the complaints stemmed from joint operations conducted by PRO-13 and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) Mines and Geosciences Bureau-Caraga (MGB-Carga) on June 27 and 28 at separate mining sites in barangays Bahi and Mamis.
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Authorities said the suspects are facing complaints for illegal exploration and theft of minerals, both punishable under Republic Act 7942 or the Philippine Mining Act of 1995.FEATURED STORIES
