Palace official warns politicians in cahoots with black sand poachers

TUAO, Cagayan: A Mala-cañang official and townmate of Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile has warned “powerful” politicians who are  reportedly involved in the protection of illegal black sand mining in Cagayan.

Manuel Mamba, head of the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office, said there is a growing concern in the province about Chinese firms reportedly in cahoots with powerful politicians in illegal black sand mining.