4 arrested, P9.5-M equipment seized in Surigao ‘illegal’ mining operation

In Surigao City, authorities arrested four men and confiscated approximately P9.5 million worth of mining equipment and gold ore in a crackdown on illegal mining operations. This significant bust was carried out by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) at around 5:36 p.m. in Barangay Mabini. The operation highlights the government's ongoing efforts to combat illegal mining, which threatens local ecosystems and communities, underscoring the importance of enforcing mining regulations to protect natural resources.