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32 Foreign Nationals Arrested in Parañaque Raid on Illegal POGO Operations
In a coordinated effort, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) conducted a raid in Parañaque City, resulting in the arrest of 32 foreign nationals engaged in illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) activities. The operation took place on Friday night in Aseana City, a bustling business district. According to…
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New People’s Army Fugitive Arrested in Masbate for Attempted Murder
In a significant law enforcement operation in Masbate, a member of the New People’s Army (NPA) wanted for attempted murder was apprehended. The arrest took place in San Jacinto, Masbate, as part of a targeted manhunt operation conducted by the Masbate Police Provincial Office on Thursday. The suspect, known by the alias ‘Romi’ from Aroroy,…
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Two South Africans Arrested at NAIA with PHP97.8 Million Shabu
In a significant drug bust at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City, authorities apprehended two South African nationals attempting to smuggle PHP97.8 million worth of shabu into the Philippines. The arrest occurred shortly after midnight on Friday, January 17, 2025, when the suspects were intercepted by the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction…
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Philippine Police Arrest Four in Crackdown on Illegal SIM Card Sales
In a concerted effort to curb cybercrime, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) apprehended four individuals engaged in the illicit online sale of pre-registered SIM cards. The arrests took place over two days in operations spanning Laguna province and Quezon City. Acting chief Brig. Gen. Bernard Yang reported that the arrests followed cyberpatrolling activities…
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Man Arrested in Surigao del Sur for Gun Ban Violation and Drug Possession
In a recent operation in Barobo, Surigao del Sur, authorities apprehended a 31-year-old man known as ‘Aga’ from Purok 6, Barangay Poblacion, for breaching the election gun ban and possessing illegal drugs. The arrest occurred on Wednesday night following a report of gunfire around 10:50 p.m. in the same area. Responding officers from the local…
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Two Arrested in Zamboanga del Norte as Authorities Seize P7.7 Million in Smuggled Cigarettes
In a significant crackdown on illegal trade, authorities in Zamboanga del Norte arrested two individuals and seized smuggled cigarettes valued at PHP7.79 million. The operation took place in Leon B. Postigo on Tuesday, marking a notable effort by the local police to curb smuggling activities in the region. Brig. Gen. Roel Rodolfo, the newly appointed…
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NBI Arrests 12 Chinese and 5 Filipinos in Scam and Bribery Crackdown
In a significant operation against scamming and bribery, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested 12 Chinese nationals and five Filipinos. The arrests were announced during a press conference held at the NBI headquarters in Manila on January 14, 2025. The operation, which took place on January 8, 2025, targeted the Rance Corporate Center in…
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Chinese Gambling Syndicate Leader Arrested at Manila Airport
In a significant crackdown on international crime, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Manila has apprehended a 38-year-old Chinese national, Huang Sen, at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Huang, identified as the head of a major gambling syndicate’s betting department, was detained after his name triggered an alert in the BI’s Interpol system. Commissioner…
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