PRO3 men net 7 HVIs, P8-M shabu
CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga – Personnel of the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) arrested seven “high-value individuals” and seized over P8 million worth of shabu in drug operations in Central Luzon over the weekend.
On March 23, a joint anti-illegal drugs operation led by the Station Drug Enforcement Units (SDEU) of the Police Stations 4 and 6, the Angeles City Drug Enforcement Unit (ACDEU), and the City Intelligence Unit (CIU) resulted in the arrest of alias “Usup,” 36, a listed HVI from Bgy. Lourdes Northwest, and alias “Tobats,” 31, from Bgy. Lourdes Sur.
Authorities confiscated 1,043.01 grams of suspected shabu valued at P7,092,468, along with a cal. .45 pistol, a suppressor/silencer, live ammunition, drug paraphernalia, a vehicle used in their illegal activities and the buy-bust money.
The operation stemmed from intelligence informations gathered by the CIU, ACPO, which linked the suspect to illegal drug distribution and robbery-holdup incidents targeting Korean nationals in barangays Anunas, Balibago, and Pampang.
On March 22, the Bulacan Police Provincial Office (BPPO) executed a series of anti-illegal drug operations, resulting in the arrest of five HVIs and the confiscation of 120 grams of suspected shabu worth P816,000.
Members of the Meycauayan City Police Station’s Drug Enforcement Unit arrested alias “Pao,” 41, a call center agent, and alias “Jokjok”, 42, a mechanic, in Bgy. Lawa, Meycauayan City.
The duo were caught with 54 grams of shabu valued at P367,200.00.
Shortly after, San Jose Del Monte City Police Station (SJDM CPS) operatives apprehended alias “Jules,” 39, and alias “Rey,” 40, in Bgy. Bagong Buhay 1.
Seized from the suspects were 51 grams of shabu worth P346,800.
Later that evening,a joint buy-bust operation by the CDEU-SJDM CPS and PIU-Bulacan Police Provincial Office in Bgy. Graceville, SJDM, led to the arrest of alias “Dondon,” 41, a member of the “Mangoda Group” involved in gun-for-hire and drug operations.
Recovered from “Dondon” were 15 grams of shabu worth P102,000.00 and a cal. .45 pistol.
PRO3 director Brig. Gen Jean S. Fajardo lauded the operatives for their relentless pursuit of drug syndicates, emphasizing that their dedication extends beyond regular duty hours.
“These operations prove that our fight against illegal drugs knows no time off. Whether weekday or weekend, our personnel remain steadfast in ensuring that Central Luzon remains safe and drug-free,” Fajardo stated.
