30/05/2025
Press Release ll May 30, 2025
3-DAY SIMULTANEOUS OPS NET OVER 360 ARRESTS, SEIZES PHP15.4M WORTH OF SHABU IN CENTRAL VISAYAS
Over 360 individuals were arrested across Central Visayas during the three-day Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operations (SACLEO) conducted by this Police Regional Office (PRO) from May 26 to 28, 2025.
Among the major accomplishments was the seizure of 2,265.93 grams of shabu valued at PhP15,408,324.00, standard drug price, underscoring the relentless campaign against illegal drugs in the region.
The intensified anti-drug operations accounted for 185 successful police operations, resulting in the arrest of 215 drug suspects. In addition to the drug campaign, PRO7 executed 33 operations against illegal gambling, apprehending 38 individuals and confiscating 66 gambling paraphernalia along with PhP7,905.00 in cash.
In its effort to curb the proliferation of loose fi****ms, PRO7 carried out 65 operations that led to the arrest of 15 individuals and the confiscation or surrender of 63 fi****ms and three explosives. The campaign aims to dismantle private armed groups and prevent gun-related violence throughout the region.
Meanwhile, the region-wide manhunt for fugitives resulted in the capture of 95 wanted persons, 14 of whom were classified as most wanted. The remaining 81 had outstanding warrants for various crimes.
The success of these law enforcement activities highlights PRO7’s strategic deployment of intelligence and operational units in collaboration with local communities.
PRO7 Regional Director PBGEN Redrico A. Maranan commended the collective efforts of the personnel involved in the SACLEO, stating, “These results reflect the steadfast commitment of our men and women in uniform to rid our communities of crime and violence. With every operation, we reaffirm our promise to protect the people and uphold the rule of law.”(PRO7-RPIO)
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