PRO3’S WEEKLONG OPERATIONS NET 222 IN DRUG BUSTS, 163 WANTED FELONS

BY KEVIN GALANG

CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga — The weeklong operations by the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) under the leadership of acting director Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio Peñones Jr. from June 29 to July 5 in Central Luzon has resulted in the arrest of 222 individuals and the confiscation of an estimated P8,560,753.32 worth of illegal drugs during its 141 anti-illegal drugs operations.

Among the confiscated substances were 1,086.28 grams of shabu, 3,283.85 grams of dried marijuana leaves, and 520 grams of kush.

Meanwhile, intensified manhunt operations have led to the arrest of 163 wanted persons, including 121 identified as most wanted, and 42  other wanted persons, reflecting PRO3’s unwavering resolve to bring fugitives to justice.

Efforts to suppress the proliferation of loose firearms also yielded positive results, with 15 operations, arrest of  14 individuals, and seizure of 31 assorted short firearms.

In the continuing crackdown on illegal gambling, PRO3 conducted 11 focused operations, which led to the arrest of 40 individuals and the confiscation of P15,974 in cash bets, disrupting illicit gambling activities in several areas in the region.

Peñones commended the dedication of the operating units and reaffirmed the PRO3’s commitment to deliver effective and consistent law enforcement.

“These accomplishments are a clear reflection of our sustained and intensified campaign against criminality in all forms. We owe it to the public to maintain peace and order across Central Luzon through swift and strategic operations,” Peñones said.

“I commend our personnel for their relentless efforts and urge our communities to continue supporting our programs, especially as we advance our goals under the chief PNP’s 5-Minute Response Strategy,” he added.