CIDG chief warns public against illegal use of LPG products

CIDG chief warns public against illegal use of LPG products

06:21 AM September 18, 2024

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MANILA, Philippines — The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has warned the public about the serious risks of illegal manufacturing, refilling, and using substandard liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) products.

“We remain resolute in our commitment to apprehend and prosecute those who violate the law to safeguard the public dahil ang gusto ng pulis, ligtas ka (We remain resolute in our commitment to apprehend and prosecute those who violate the law to safeguard the public because the police want you to be safe.),” CIDG chief Maj. Gen. Leo Francisco said in a statement.

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As part of its efforts to curb illicit activities involving petroleum products, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) confiscated over P100 million worth of illegal butane refilling equipment in Plaridel, Bulacan, over the weekend.

The operation resulted in the arrest of two suspects and confiscation of various industrial machinery used in refilling and tampering activities, with approximately 3 million empty butane canisters of various brands and 50 crates containing tampered butane.

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The estimated street value of the confiscated items amounts to P1.02 million, comprising P90 million worth of empty butane canisters and P12,000,000 worth of machinery used in the illegal operations. —Emmanuel John Abris, INQUIRER.net intern

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