26/07/2024
Guiuan Police Arrest Wanted Person for Violation of Illegal Fishing
Guiuan, Eastern Samar- In its anti-criminality campaign, the joint operatives led by Guiuan Municipal Station successfully arrested a wanted person for Violation of Illegal Fishing/ Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 (Sec 126 of RA 8550) in Brgy. 9-A Guiuan Eastern, Samar on July 26, 2024 at about 11:45 AM.
Operatives arrested the accused, a 36 years old, male, married, fish dealer,and resident of Brgy. 9, Guiuan, Eastern Samar.
Accordingly, the apprehension of the accused was based on a warrant of arrest dated July 25, 2024, for Violation of Illegal Fishing/ Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 (Sec 126 of RA 8550) with criminal case number 2024-07G-1834 issued by Hon. Clara A Baquilod, Acting Presiding Judge, Municipal Circuit Trial Court, 8th Judicial Region, Branch 3, Guiuan-Mercedes, Eastern Samar with Php10,000.00 bail for his temporary liberty.
Joining the operation were elements from Eastern Samar Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU), Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and 2nd Eastern Samar Provincial Mobile Force Company (ESPMFC) with the active participation of advocacy group.
During the operation, the accused was informed of his constitutional rights in a dialect understood by him and was brought to Guiuan MPS for documentation before turnover to the court of origin.
Guiuan MPS urged by their Officer In-Charge to continue the commitment to serve Guiuananons with utmost dedication in the fight against all forms of criminalities.
Moreover, Guiuan MPS request the general public to be vigilant by providing relevant and timely information to the nearest police station or through social media ([email protected]) or (Guiuan MPS Eastern Samar) page or through Guiuan MPS hotline 09173498833. Assuring them that any information obtained will be confidential