Authorities confiscated more than P2.3 million worth of double dead meat in an operation in Barangay Sta. Rosa Uno, Marilao, Bulacan.

Police said about 12,500 kilos of meat were seized, while seven people were arrested during the operation.

The incident began when barangay tanods noticed the suspicious transfer of meat from a wing van to a refrigerated truck. When asked for documents, those involved failed to show any.

PLtCol. Jordan Santiago, chief of Marilao Police Station, said barangay officials immediately sought police assistance.

“Yung mga barangay tanod po ng Sta. Rosa Uno, nagka-conduct po sila ng roving, sinita po nila itong dalawang truck na nagkakarga ng karne. Wala pong maipakitang dokumento kaya humingi po ng tulong sa amin. Ipapakain po sana daw nila sa isda,” Santiago said.

The confiscated meat was turned over to the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) for proper disposal.

Authorities are now preparing charges against the arrested suspects.