16-07-2025
2 nabbed for alleged illegal sale of chainsaw
In just two months, authorities arrested a third person for allegedly selling a chainsaw illegally online, this time, a 65-year-old woman in Kidapawan City.
The woman was arrested during an entrapment operation.
Personnel of the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Unit-12 and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-SOCCSKSARGEN (DENR-12) arrested the suspect after she allegedly offered a 36-inch chainsaw for sale on Facebook without proper permits.
Authorities seized the chainsaw and a mobile phone allegedly used in the transaction.
DENR-12 said the operation was conducted after online monitoring and surveillance.
Meanwhile, the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group reported that a 46-year-old man was also arrested for the alleged online sale of a chainsaw without permits in Agusan del Norte.
'We remind the public that the sale and use of regulated tools like chainsaws require proper authorization. Unauthorized online selling of such equipment violates the law and poses risks to our environment. The PNP ACG remains firm in enforcing regulations to protect both public safety and natural resources,' PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group Acting Director, Brigadier General Bernard Yang, said.
The two suspects are facing charges for violation of the Chain Saw Act (RA 9175) and Cybercrime Prevention Act (RA 10175).
In May 2025, a 28-year-old man was arrested in an entrapment operation for allegedly selling a chainsaw online illegally in Alabel, Sarangani.
Authorities said the suspect was selling the chainsaw for P15,000 on social media.
The suspect did not have a permit that authorized him to sell the regulated equipment.
The suspect claimed he was unaware that selling a chainsaw requires a permit from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
According to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), selling a chainsaw requires both business registration and a special permit from DENR.
