Two vessels of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) had been intercepted by a Chinese Coast Guard ship together with six maritime militia vessels near Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) according to a maritime expert on Sunday.

“Philippines Coast Guard BRP Cabra and BRP Cape Engano now passing, 14 nautical miles ease of 2nd Thomas Shoal. They have been intercepted by China Coast Guard 5203 & at least 6 China maritime militia vessels, now closely shadowing,” Ray Powell said on his post via X.

China Coast Guard and its maritime militia are tailgating the two vessels of Philippine Coast Guard that initially started at around 5 am.

Further details to follow.