16/10/2024
Press Release || October 14, 2024
PRO7’s WEEKLONG POLICE OPNS NAB 515 SUSPECTS, SEIZE PHP11-MILLION WORTH OF ILLEGAL DRUGS
With almost five hundred police operations conducted within October 6 to 12, 2024, this Police Regional Office highlights the total arrest of 515 suspects in four major operations.
Said operations include anti-illegal drug operations which resulted in the arrest of 168 drug personalities and yielded 1,639.05 grams of illegal drugs worth PhP11,145,540.00, standard drug price, along with other drug paraphernalia.
Operations against illegal gambling also led in the apprehension of 197 suspects and the seizure of PhP20,734.00 total gambling money and other gambling paraphernalia.
Moreover, loose firearm operations resulted in the recovery of 35 unregistered fi****ms and 50 ammunitions and arrested 24 suspects.
Meanwhile, pending warrants of arrest to 15 most wanted and 111 other wanted persons were successfully served and these personalities are currently detained for presentation to their issuing courts.
In a statement, PBGEN ANTHONY A ABERIN, Regional Director, PRO7, urged the men and women of this PRO to see each task as an integral part of the overall mission, shaping the success of its endeavors and strengthening the public trust in their capability.
“Thank you for your dedication and let us continue to serve our community with pride and untiring resolve. Let us keep in mind that our discipline, coordination, and commitment to upholding the rule of law define us as police force.”, he added. (PRO7-PIO)
Philippine National Police
Office of the Chief PNP
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