News National. Among the recovered items were drones and military-grade video cameras disguised as civilian CCTV units. These devices had been used to capture high-resolution footage, some of which appeared to focus on sensitive military locations. AFP Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. Their activities led them to develop connections with local officials. The arrests took place between January 24 and 25, following operations in Palawan, Dumaguete, and at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
In response to concerns about targeting specific nationalities, NBI Director Jaime Santiago clarified that the operation was focused solely on espionage violations, not on Chinese nationals. He also denied accusations of mistreatment of another suspected spy, Deng Quanjing, who was arrested earlier this month. He stated that the investigation remains focused on the ISR activities themselves, although the ultimate destination of the captured intelligence remains unknown.
These arrests are linked to the January 17 apprehension of another Chinese suspect in Makati City, raising concerns over a broader espionage network operating in the Philippines. August 23, February 10, June 27, July 17, November 29, January 8, Related Stories.
