CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — In a series of intelligence-driven anti-illegal drug operations on Sunday (Aug. 3), Central Luzon police arrested seven individuals, including four High-Value Individuals (HVIs), and seized over P2.4 million worth of suspected illegal drugs in the provinces of Bataan and Pampanga.
In Limay, Bataan, joint operatives of Limay Municipal Police Station and Bataan 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company arrested alias “Rico,” a newly listed HVI, and alias “Joey,” during a buy-bust operation at Brgy. Reformista around 4:20 PM. The suspects yielded 65.5 grams of suspected shabu with a standard drug price of P445,400.00.
In a separate operation at about 7 p.m. in Brgy. Calero, Orani, Bataan, “Jimmy,” a newly identified HVI, was apprehended along with “Ricky” and “Sam” after concerned citizens reported an ongoing pot session. The suspects were caught in the act and yielded approximately 88 grams of suspected shabu worth P598,400.00 and various drug paraphernalia.
Meanwhile, in Mabalacat City, Pampanga, a buy-bust operation conducted by the Mabalacat CPS-SDEU at around 10:16 PM resulted in the arrest of HVIs alias “Chika” and alias “Niks”. Police recovered 5.5 kilograms of dried marijuana leaves valued at P660,000.00 and 470 grams of suspected Kush valued at P705,000.00.
Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) Director Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio I. Peñones Jr., commended the successful operations and emphasized the importance of sustained efforts.
“These intelligence-driven operations are proof that our anti-illegal drugs campaign is working. Even on weekends, our personnel do not stop—we are always ready to act on validated information and protect our communities from the scourge of illegal drugs. The war against drugs is a continuous effort, and we will remain relentless and uncompromising,” RD Peñones stressed.
PRO3 encourages the public to remain vigilant and continue supporting the authorities by reporting any illegal drug-related activities in their areas. (UnliNews Online)
