Deputation of Wildlife Enforcement Officers.
Section 30
SEC. 30. Deputation of Wildlife Enforcement Officers. — The Secretary shall deputize wildlife enforcement officers from non government organizations, citizens groups, community organizations and other volunteers who have undergone the necessary training for this purpose. The Philippine National Police (PNP), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and other law enforcement agencies shall designate wildlife enforcement officers. As such, the wildlife enforcement officers shall have the full authority to seize illegally traded wildlife and to arrest violators of this Act subject to existing laws, rules and regulations on arrest and detention.