DUMAGUETE CITY – The Coast Guard District Southern Visayas (CGDSV) has tightened security measures and increased monitoring of yachts in Tambobo Bay, Siaton, Negros Oriental, to prevent unlawful activities, including the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.
Commodore Christopher Auro, CGDSV commander, told the Philippine News Agency in an interview late Tuesday that security cameras have been installed and Coast Guard personnel deployed at the bay’s entrance.
“The role of the Philippine Coast Guard here at Tambobo Bay is to monitor all yachts and other boats that enter or depart the area and check if they have the necessary documents,” Auro said during a quick visit at Tambobo Bay.
He said yachts without complete or valid documentation will not be permitted to depart Tambobo Bay.