02/06/2026
PAMPANGA PPO RECORDS 64 ARRESTS IN ONE WEEK; INTENSIFIES DRIVE AGAINST CRIMINALITY, ILLEGAL DRUGS, AND WANTED PERSONS
City of San Fernando, Pampanga – The Pampanga Police Provincial Office under the leadership of PCOL EUGENE M MARCELO, Provincial Director, continues to strengthen its anti-criminality campaign, resulting in the arrest of 64 individuals through various law enforcement operations conducted across the province from May 25 to 31, 2026.
Pampanga PPO's intensified operations yielded significant accomplishments in the campaign against wanted persons, illegal drugs, and loose fi****ms.
Under the Campaign Against Wanted Persons, police operatives successfully arrested 19 wanted individuals, including two (2) Most Wanted Persons and seventeen (17) Other Wanted Persons, demonstrating the relentless efforts of law enforcement units in ensuring that fugitives are brought before the courts.
Meanwhile, the Campaign Against Illegal Drugs resulted in the arrest of 41 drug personalities in 28 anti-drug operations conducted throughout the province. Authorities confiscated approximately 275.61 grams of shabu and 3.37 grams of ma*****na, with a combined estimated street value of ₱1,874,552.00. These accomplishments underscore the Pampanga PPO's support to the government's relentless pursuit againts illegal drugs and protecting communities from the harmful effects of narcotics.
In the Campaign Against Loose Fi****ms, four (4) individuals were arrested in four (4) separate operations. Pampanga PPO also confiscated four (4) fi****ms and recorded the surrender of twenty-six (26) fi****ms of various caliber.
PCOL MARCELO lauded the dedication and professionalism of Pampanga police personnel, emphasizing that these accomplishments reflect the organization's commitment to maintaining peace and order throughout the province.
"These achievements are a testament to the hard work, vigilance, and commitment of our personnel and our strong partnership with the community. We will continue to intensify our law enforcement operations to ensure that criminals are held accountable, illegal drugs are removed from our streets, and public safety remains our highest priority," PCOL MARCELO added.
