651 minors nabbed for illegal drugs during quarantine
A total of 651 minors aged four to 17 were apprehended in anti-drug operations during the community quarantine......»»
4 minors rescued, female drug peddlers nabbed, P1 million worth of drugs seized in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – More than P1 million worth of illegal drugs were seized, and four minors were rescued in a series of anti-drug operations here last Tuesday, January 17. Anti-narcotics agents from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) also dismantled two drug dens and arrested at least six people. The buy-bust […] The post 4 minors rescued, female drug peddlers nabbed, P1 million worth of drugs seized in Cebu City appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
234 public servants nabbed for drugs during quarantine
Despite President Duterte’s repeated warnings, a total of 234 government officials and workers were arrested for alleged involvement in illegal drugs during the community quarantine......»»
In Bacolod, youth-led project gives hope to child offenders
BACOLOD CITY—Nick (not his real name) was brought to the city’s Social Development Center (SDC) here more than a year ago. Then 17, he was one of the minors sent to the center for processing after committing an offense, such as involvement with illegal drugs, sexual assault, acts of lasciviousness and robbery.It was because of […] The post In Bacolod, youth-led project gives hope to child offenders appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
5 nabbed in Las Piñas drug den
Five people were arrested by anti-narcotics officers in a raid on a suspected drug den in Las Piñas City yesterday that yielded P256,400 worth of illegal drugs......»»
Bulacan trader nabbed for guns
A businessman was arrested for possession of guns, ammunition and illegal drugs during a raid on his house in San Ildefonso, Bulacan on Wednesday......»»
8 nabbed in separate buy-bust operations in Talisay City on Saturday
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The fight against the proliferation of illegal drugs remains a priority of policemen in Talisay City. On Saturday, Nov. 19, police arrested eight individuals in four separate buy-bust operations made in a span of six hours, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., for the possession of 39.25 grams of suspected shabu […] The post 8 nabbed in separate buy-bust operations in Talisay City on Saturday appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Minglanilla cops strengthen link to youth as way to address town’s drug problem
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Even if there are only a few cases where minors are involved in illegal drugs, Minglanilla police continue to address this problem by strengthening their ties with the youth in the town. Police Major Albart Tare, chief of Minglanilla Police Station, said that they were in constant communication and collaboration with the […] The post Minglanilla cops strengthen link to youth as way to address town’s drug problem appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Minors’ involvement in illegal drugs is a ‘serious problem,’ says PDEA-7 official
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) considers minors’ involvement in illegal drugs here as a serious problem. Leia Alcantara, the spokesperson of PDEA-7, said that although it isn’t rampant, the problem still should be taken seriously. “When we say minors are involved, we consider that as a serious problem. […] The post Minors’ involvement in illegal drugs is a ‘serious problem,’ says PDEA-7 official appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Station chiefs directed to tap brgy officials in addressing surge in minors’ involvement in drugs
CEBU CITY, Philippines — All station commanders in Cebu City are directed to tap the barangay and the Department of Social Welfare and Development in addressing the issues on the surge of involvement of minors in the illegal drug activities in the city. Police Lieutenant Colonel Wilbert Parilla, deputy director for administration of the […] The post Station chiefs directed to tap brgy officials in addressing surge in minors’ involvement in drugs appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
7 nabbed, P658-K shabu seized in Zambo Peninsula anti-drug ops
ZAMBOANGA CITY - Seven people have been arrested when police authorities seized illegal drugs with an estimated street value of PHP658,100 in separate anti-drug operations in the Zamboanga Peninsula region this week.The biggest drug haul was on Tuesday when anti-drug police operatives seized.....»»
7 nabbed, P658-K shabu seized in Zambo Peninsula anti-drug ops
ZAMBOANGA CITY - Seven people have been arrested when police authorities seized illegal drugs with an estimated street value of PHP658,100 in separate anti-drug operations in the Zamboanga Peninsula region this week.The biggest drug haul was on Tuesday when anti-drug police operatives seized.....»»
Over P1.5 Worth of Drugs Seized, 43 Nabbed in Talisay Op
The Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operation (SACLEO) last July 25 by the Talisay City Police yielded over P1.5 million worth of drugs while 43 were nabbed. A total of 235 grams of shabu was seized with an estimated street value of P1,598,000 Out of the 43 nabbed, 6 were arrested for illegal drugs, while a […].....»»
P25-M illegal drugs seized, 337 nabbed in Bicol from Jan.-May
LEGAZPI CITY - Police in the Bicol region seized some PHP25.7-million worth of illegal drugs and nabbed 337 drug personalities from January to May this year.A report from the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) on Thursday showed that three high-value target individuals died in police op.....»»
Calamba: 43 drug surrenderers, who fail drug tests, to undergo rehab program
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Forty three out of 65 drug surrenderers in Barangay Calamba, Cebu City will have to undergo a drug rehabilitation program after they failed a drug test on Thursday, July 29, 2021. Two of the 43 found positive of using illegal drugs were minors, said Jonah John Rodriguez, Cebu City Office for […] The post Calamba: 43 drug surrenderers, who fail drug tests, to undergo rehab program appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
NBI-7 alarmed by presence of toddlers in Punta Princesa drug den
Cebu City, Philippines—National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-7) operatives have expressed alarm over the presence of minors in drug dens that they have recently busted. NBI-7 director, Attorney Renan Oliva said they are prioritizing the destruction of drug dens following reports that minors are being used in these illegal structures to distribute drugs. […] The post NBI-7 alarmed by presence of toddlers in Punta Princesa drug den appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
City Hall employee, cousin nabbed for illegal drugs
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A man working at the city hall here was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Lapu-Lapu City on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Police Major Joey Bicoy, the chief of City Intelligence Unit of the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office, identified the suspect as Robeth Delos Santos, who is 36 years old and […] The post City Hall employee, cousin nabbed for illegal drugs appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
19 nabbed in Mambaling for illegal drugs
CEBU CITY, Philippines—A total of 19 individuals were arrested in simultaneous anti-illegal drug operations here last Wednesday, April 7, 2021. According to a press release, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7), together with the Cebu City Police Office, dismantled five drug dens in Barangay Mambaling after serving multiple search warrants. The simultaneous […] The post 19 nabbed in Mambaling for illegal drugs appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Driver nabbed over P13.6M shabu in Laguna sting
A 42-year-old driver allegedly involved in transporting illegal drugs to different parts of the country was arrested after selling some P13.6 million worth of suspected shabu in San Pedro City, Laguna, on Tuesday night. Arrested was Edgarfeel Baloni Sakilan alias “Kalbo,” a native of Maguindanao currently residing at the San Pedro Hall of Justice compound […] The post Driver nabbed over P13.6M shabu in Laguna sting appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Ermita buy-bust: P7M shabu seized; suspected drug courier nabbed
CEBU CITY, Philipppines — Police confiscated an estimated P7 million worth of suspected shabu and arrested a suspected illegal drugs courier during a buy-bust operation in Magallanes Street, Barangay Ermita, Cebu City on Friday, March 5, 2021. Carlo Tude, 36, who was a former delivery driver, was caught with more than a kilo or 1,050 […] The post Ermita buy-bust: P7M shabu seized; suspected drug courier nabbed appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
P14M drugs seized, 269 drug personalities nabbed in PRO-7 SEMPO
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Almost P14 million worth of illegal drugs were seized, and Central Visayas police arrested 269 drug suspects during their 3-day Synchronized Enhanced Managing of Police Operations (SEMPO) conducted from February 24 to February 26, 2021. From the 3-day operations, authorities seized 679.34 grams of suspected ‘shabu’ amounting to P4,619,512 from their […] The post P14M drugs seized, 269 drug personalities nabbed in PRO-7 SEMPO appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»