LAW enforcement agencies and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have arrested online sellers and retailers in Pangasinan who were found engaging in price manipulation in various entrapment operations.

From March 23 to 28, the composite team conducted 10 entrapment operations in the province that resulted tin the arrest of 13 individuals found hoarding and selling overpriced medical supplies and seized P227,435 worth of medical supplies.

And from April 3 to 9, five separate operations in Urdaneta City, Lingayen, San Carlos City and Mangaldan led to the arrest of six persons and seized medical supplies valued at P201,440.

For complaints and reports, she said the buying public may call One-DTI (1-384) hotline or send an e-mail to ConsumerCare@dti.gov.ph or call DTI-Pangasinan office at telephone numbers (075) 515-3183 / 529-6177 or e-mail at r01.pangasinan.dti.gov.ph. (PIA /EMSA)

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