Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 10 employee as a primary suspect in the theft and vehicle-swap of a impounded dump truck carrying valuable mineral ores.

PRO-10 Spokesperson Police Major Joann Navarro stated that evidence points toward an inside job, noting there were no signs of forced entry at the compound during an unguarded period.

The NBI is leading the primary investigation, while regional police are providing supporting documentation to file formal charges once sworn affidavits are secured.