CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Operatives of the Bulacan police and the National Meat Inspection Service foiled an attempt to distribute double-dead meat after intercepting two trucks loaded with 12,500.8 kilograms of hot meat worth P2.3 million in a joint operation in Barangay Sta. Rosa 1, Marilao, Bulacan at about 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 20.
The operation was prompted by the discovery by barangay peacekeepers on patrol of suspicious transfer of suspected double-dead meat from a wing van to a refrigerated truck. The incident was immediately reported to the NMIS and Marilao Police Station, resulting in the arrest of seven individuals.
Police Regional Office 3 director BGen. Ponce Rogelio I. Peñones Jr. commended the swift action of the operatives and their partners in ensuring public safety. “This successful operation shows the strong partnership of the PNP with local government and regulatory agencies in safeguarding the welfare of our people. PRO3 will remain vigilant against illegal practices that endanger public health and undermine consumer protection,” said Peñones Jr.
The confiscated meat was turned over to NMIS for proper disposition, while charges for violation of RA 9296 (The Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines) are being prepared against the suspects before the Office of the Provincial Prosecutor in Malolos, Bulacan.
PRO-3/Photos: Bataan PNP
