9 Chinese, one Indonesian face mineral-theft charges

SAN FELIPE, Zambales: Nine Chinese and one Indonesian crew from five vessels involved in desilting and dredging operations at the mouth of Santo Tomas River in this province were arrested on Saturday, according to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).

NBI agents, along with personnel from the Bureau of Immigration, Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) Environmental Management Bureau, Department of Labor and Employment and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), earlier boarded and inspected the vessels docked near Maculcol Bridge separating San Felipe and San Narciso towns.