Joint law enforcement operatives seized approximately 150 TONS OF FOSSILIZED GIANT CLAM SHELLS, locally known as "taklobo", with an estimated market value of PHP 250 MILLION at the King’s Paradise Island Resort, Barangay Panitian, Sofronio Espaniola, Palawan on 28 June 2021.

The suspects were identified as Eulogio Josos Togonon, Totong Josos, Nonoy Guliman, and Vilmor Pajardo – all residents of Barangay Iraray, Sofronio Espaniola, Palawan. However, only Togonon was apprehended during the operations.

The officials of Barangay Panitian took custody of the confiscated items, while Togonon was brought to the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) for inquest proceedings and filing of appropriate charges. Togonon was informed that he violated Section 27 of Republic Act 9147 or the "Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act".

The joint law enforcement operations were successfully undertaken by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Intelligence Group – Palawan, PCG Station Brooke’s Point, DF-332, Naval Intelligence and Security Group - West, PCSD, and PNP - Maritime Group.