By Lloyd Caliwan
MANILA – The Philippine National Police – Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) arrested 151 individuals and confiscated 31 unlicensed firearms during a three-day nationwide operation.
A total of 140 coordinated operations conducted May 26 to 28 led to the arrest of fugitives, high-profile suspects, and violators of multiple laws, according to a news release Friday.
Authorities also seized PHP3.91 million worth of illicit and substandard goods, including unregistered vape products, smuggled cigarettes, petroleum products and defective appliances.
Under “Oplan Pagtutugis” (Pursuit), 96 individuals were nabbed based on warrants of arrest for frustrated murder, statutory rape, human trafficking, estafa, robbery with homicide, and other serious offenses.
Meanwhile, through “Oplan Paglalansag (Dismantle) Omega,” CIDG officers confiscated 31 loose firearms, a hand grenade and various ammunition via search warrants and buy-busts, also resulting in arrests.
Another 45 suspects were apprehended through “Oplan Megashopper” and other law enforcement efforts, targeting the sale of illegal and counterfeit consumer products.
CIDG Director Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre, the incoming PNP chief, praised the swift and efficient operations.
“We arrested 151 suspects and accused, and confiscated 31 loose firearms in just three days. This is remarkable. It underscores our commitment to law enforcement. This became our way of life, to arrest, 50 a day, very good number,” Torre said in a statement. (Lloyd Caliwan/PNA)
