OVER 200 WANTED MEN JAILED IN WEEKLONG INTENSIFIED ANTI-CRIME OPERATIONS IN CENTRAL LUZON

BY KEVIN GALANG

CAMP CAPTAIN JULIAN OLIVAS, Pampanga – The weeklong stepped-up anti-crime operations by the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) resulted in the arrest of over 200 wanted persons and the confiscation of nearly P9 million worth of illegal drugs in Central Luzon.

A report submitted to PRO3 director Brig. Gen. Jess Mendez showed that the manhunt operations conducted from May 17 to 23 led to the capture of 233 wanted persons across the region, including 34 who were listed as most wanted persons.

The simultaneous anti-drug operations also yielded illegal drugs valued at P8,873,038.24, including around 1,286.52 grams of shabu and 105.2 grams of marijuana and kush.

Mendez said the regional police force continues to strengthen intelligence-driven operations, police visibility, and sustained law enforcement efforts in line with the focused agenda of PNP chief Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr..

Mendez said the accomplishments reflect the commitment of Central Luzon police units to protect communities from criminality and illegal drug trade.

“Hindi tayo titigil hangga’t may mga kriminal at ilegal na droga na nagbabanta sa ating mga komunidad. Patuloy nating ipaparamdam ang serbisyong mabilis, tapat, at nararamdaman para sa mamamayan ng Central Luzon,” he  said.