𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐃𝐌𝐃 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝟑𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧

In a joint operation conducted by the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) DMD Calamian, the Philippine National Police (PNP) Maritime Coron Station, and the Philippine Coast Guard, approximately 3000 kilograms of Giant Clam Shells were confiscated at Depelenged Island, Barangay Concepcion, Busuanga, Palawan on April 4, 2024.

The collaborative effort aimed to curb illegal activities concerning the harvesting and trade of endangered marine species. The confiscated Giant Clam Shells were reportedly under the possession of residents of the island.

Following the operation, the seized Giant Clam Shells are now temporarily in the custody of Barangay Concepcion, Busuanga, Palawan, pending further investigation and legal proceedings.

The PCSDS encourages fellow citizens who happen to encounter or capture any live wildlife to kindly turn them over to our office or call our hotlines: PCSDS Wildlife Enforcement Unit (WEU) at 09319642128 (TNT) and 09656620248 (TM), or the PCSDS Front Desk hotline at 0935-116-2336 (Globe/TM) and 0948-937-2200 (Smart/TNT). You can also send a message to our Facebook page for any concerns you may have.