By Alexander Lopez
BUTUAN CITY – The Surigao del Norte Police Provincial Office (SDNPPO) reported the arrest of 187 individuals during its 162 law enforcement operations in August this year.
The arrests include 30 wanted persons, 32 drug suspects, 94 illegal fishing violators, 19 illegal gamblers, eight illegal loggers, two for firearms, and two for violating Republic Act 10643, or the Graphic Health Warnings Law.
Of the arrested wanted persons, four were considered most wanted at the regional and municipal levels, while 26 were identified as other wanted persons.
The illegal drugs campaign during the period also netted 128.758 grams of shabu and 1.4 grams of marijuana with a total street market value of PHP875,721.72.
The campaign against loose firearms also led to the confiscation of two guns, the surrender of nine small firearms, and the deposit of five other firearms.
In a statement on Wednesday, SDNPPO Director Col. Warren Dablo attributed last month’s accomplishments to the hard work and dedication of the personnel of the command.
“Your unwavering commitment to upholding peace and order, demonstrated through your courage, discipline, and service, reinforces the public’s trust in law enforcement. I commend you for your integrity and dedication,” Dablo said. (PNA)
