CASTILLEJOS, Zambales — Operatives of the Zambales provincial police arrested three persons transporting hot meat in Barangay Del Pilar here, Tuesday afternoon.
Senior Inspector Pancho Doble, chief of Castillejos PNP, identified the suspects as Lolita Gutierrez, Marlon Gutierrez, and Julius Martin Piñero, all of Barangay East Bajac- Bajac, Olongapo City.
Investigation disclosed that the hot meat, weighing 161 kilos, was loaded in a green Nissan Escapade van with plate number RGS- 883 driven by Gutierez heading towards Olongapo City.
Report said that the meat was taken from the L and A Farm in Barangay Magsaysay, Castillejos.
Eduardo Gonzaga, Castillejos municipal meat inspector, confirmed the meat was not butchered at a registered slaughterhouse.
The suspects are now in custody of Castillejos PNP facing charges for violation of RA 10536 (Possession of Hot Meat).
