Tag: Arrests
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Nueva Ecija Police Crack Down on Crime, Arrest 11 and Seize Drugs and Guns
In a series of operations across Nueva Ecija on Monday, February 10, 2025, local police apprehended 11 individuals and confiscated illegal drugs and firearms. The operations spanned multiple cities and towns, showcasing a broad sweep against criminal activities in the region. Among those arrested was the eighth most wanted person in San Jose City, captured…
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Two Arrested in Negros Oriental for Violating Election Gun Ban
In Negros Oriental, two individuals were apprehended this week for breaching the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) gun ban, according to a police spokesperson on Tuesday. Lt. Stephen Polinar from the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) reported that the arrests occurred on separate occasions Monday night. One suspect was detained at a checkpoint, while the…
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Bicol Police Seize Over PHP1.45 Million in Illegal Drugs During Weeklong Operations
In a successful crackdown on illegal drug activities, the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) announced the seizure of illegal drugs valued at over PHP1.45 million from February 3 to 9, 2025. The operations, which spanned across the region, led to the arrest of 43 suspects involved in drug-related crimes. According to PRO-5 Director Brig.…
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Philippines Arrests 180 Foreign Fugitives in 2024, Surpassing Previous Year’s Numbers
In a significant crackdown on international crime, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in the Philippines reported the arrest of 180 foreign fugitives in 2024. This number marks an increase from the 128 arrests made in the previous year, as stated by Rendel Ryan Sy, the acting chief of BI’s fugitive search unit, in a report…
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Pangasinan Police Arrest 20 for Breaching Election Gun Ban
In Pangasinan, the local police have detained 20 people for disregarding the election gun ban that has been in place since January 12. The arrests were announced by the Pangasinan Police Provincial Office (PPO) on Friday. According to PPO director Col. Rollyfer Capoquian, the majority of these arrests occurred during police operations responding to disturbances…
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Six Arrested in Manila for Producing Fake PWD IDs
In a crackdown on fraudulent activities, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) in Manila arrested six individuals involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit Persons with Disabilities (PWD) identification cards. The operation was spurred by complaints from business organizations, including the Restaurant Owners of the Philippines (Resto PH), who reported an increase in…
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Bicol Police Arrest 126 in Week-Long Anti-Crime Sweep
In a robust crackdown on crime, the Bicol region’s Police Regional Office (PRO-5) detained 126 suspects over the course of a week-long operation. The initiative, known as the Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operation (SACLEO), spanned from January 25 to January 31 and involved 104 separate actions across the region. Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, the spokesperson…
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Two Arrested in Zamboanga City with P3.7 Million Shabu Haul
In a significant anti-drug operation in Zamboanga City, authorities apprehended two individuals and seized PHP3.7 million worth of shabu on the morning of February 5, 2025. The operation took place in Sitio Asinan, Barangay Kasanyangan, where police arrested Cesar Manalo, 27, and Alkaber Bahari, 21. The haul included 550 grams of shabu packed in 11…
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Philippine Police Arrest 38 in January for Illegal SIM Card Sales, Crack Down on Cybercrimes
In a significant crackdown on illegal activities, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) arrested 38 individuals in January 2025 for the unauthorized online sale of registered SIM cards. Acting Director Brig. Gen. Bernard Yang reported that these arrests were made during 31 entrapment operations conducted throughout the month. Among those detained was a minor,…
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Western Visayas Police Seize PHP45 Million in Illegal Drugs, Arrest 344 in January Crackdown
In a robust effort to combat drug proliferation, the Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO6) reported a significant haul of illegal drugs worth PHP45 million and the apprehension of 344 suspects during January 2025. The crackdown, detailed in a report released on February 4, showcased the effectiveness of 265 police operations that led to…
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