20 illegal miners enter BC tunnel, one nabbed with explosives

ITOGON, Benguet -- A miner was arrested for trespassing and illegal possession of explosives here at Acupan, Virac June 19 at about 5:30 p.m.

Police identified the miner as Camilo L. Foken, 24 of Brangay Balatoc here.

Based on investigation, complainant Roger T. Payang, 40, supervisor of Impala Security Agency and other security guards spotted around 20 male persons who entered the restricted area of Benguet Corporation.

The suspects scampered to different directions upon sensing the arrival of the patrol guards who apprehended Foken.

Two sticks of dynamite were reportedly confiscated from his possession.

The suspect was turned over to Virac police while a case in being prepared against him.