The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) confiscated more than P4.1 million worth of suspected shabu and arrested dozens of offenders during a series of intensified anti-criminality operations across the city from April 1 to 15 this year.
Operatives from various ICPO units seized a total of 607.65 grams of suspected shabu, carrying an estimated street value of P4,132,058.76.
The operations also resulted in the arrest of 41 drug personalities, comprising six high-value individuals (HVIs) and 35 street-level individuals (SLIs).
In its ongoing pursuit to bring fugitives to justice, the ICPO also successfully apprehended 17 wanted persons during the 15-day period. These included one most wanted Pperson (MWP) and 16 other wanted persons (OWPs).
The campaign against loose firearms also saw significant progress, with 24 operations resulting in the arrest of two individuals and the recovery of 25 firearms.
The recovered weapons were categorized as 13 deposited, nine surrendered, and three confiscated, which included one explosive device.
The crackdown extended to illegal gambling activities. Authorities conducted 16 anti-gambling operations, leading to the arrest of 32 individuals and the confiscation of Php 6,720 in bet money.
In addition to major criminal offenses, the ICPO sustained its strict enforcement of local city ordinances, recording a massive 3,217 apprehensions citywide, with corresponding fines and penalties imposed on the violators.
ICPO director Police Colonel Wilbert B. Parilla commended the various units for their unwavering commitment to maintaining a peaceful, orderly, and progressive Iloilo City.
“Each month brings new challenges, yet we continue to rise above them, surpassing expectations and pushing our limits,” he said in a statement.
“Your commitment to excellence and dedication to service drive ICPO’s success and move us toward even greater achievements,” Parilla added.IMT
