Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya | February 1, 2026 – A joint buy-bust operation by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) resulted in the arrest of two individuals and the confiscation of ₱1 million worth of unregistered agricultural inputs in Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya.
The two suspects from Guimba, Nueva Ecija, were arrested after selling unregistered fertilizer and pesticide products to a CIDG operative who acted as a poseur-buyer.
“This operation sends a clear warning to individuals engaged in the sale and distribution of unregistered fertilizer products. These illegal products pose serious risks to farmers, crop productivity, and the environment,” said Glenn DC. Estrada, Executive Director of FPA.
“We commend the CIDG, the Aritao Municipal Police Station, and FPA Regional Field Unit II for their coordinated action. FPA will continue to work closely with law enforcement agencies to strictly enforce existing laws and protect the agricultural sector,” Dir. Estrada added.
Confiscated during the operation were assorted fertilizer and pesticide products in various brands and quantities, boodle money and a genuine P1,000 bill used in the buy-bust, one delivery receipt, and an Isuzu Crosswind vehicle.
The seized products were confirmed to be unregistered and covered under FPA Advisory No. 2023-023, as certified by Leonardo A. Bangad, Regional Officer of FPA-RFU II. Inventory and marking of the evidence were conducted on-site in the presence of local barangay officials.
Two alternative recording devices were utilized during the operation to ensure transparency and proper documentation. The suspects were informed of their constitutional and other rights.
Further investigation and the filing of appropriate charges are ongoing.
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