W. Visayas cops net 32 suspects, P2.3M in meth during 24-hour crackdown

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Personnel of Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) arrested 32 individuals and seized some P2.29 million worth of suspected illegal drugs in a series of coordinated operations across Western Visayas, authorities said on Tuesday.

The intensified anti-crime drive, conducted from 6 a.m. on Nov. 9 to 5:59 a.m. on Nov. 10, also coincided with a notable milestone: zero recorded incidents among major “focus crimes” within the 24-hour period. These crimes include murder, homicide, physical injury, rape, robbery, theft, and stealing of motor vehicle or motorcycle.

Among those apprehended were seven drug suspects, 18 wanted persons, and seven individuals implicated in illegal fishing and logging activities.

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Anti-narcotics personnel executed six operations across the region, netting seven drug personalities—four of whom were classified as high-value individuals (HVIs).

The Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit 6 (RPDEU6) intercepted the largest share of illicit drugs during two targeted operations, arresting three HVIs and seizing 255 grams of suspected shabu valued at P1,734,000.

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The Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) conducted four separate operations, resulting in four arrests and the recovery of 82 grams of suspected shabu worth an estimated P557,600. In total, authorities confiscated 337 grams of shabu worth P2,291,600.

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In law enforcement manhunt operations, police apprehended 18 wanted individuals. This included three listed under municipal Most Wanted Persons and 15 other wanted personalities. The IPPO led the region with 12 arrests, followed by the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) with five, and the Guimaras PPO with one.

Meanwhile, five loose firearms were voluntarily surrendered through operations in Aklan and Capiz, while some 10 firearms with expired registrations were deposited into police custody for lawful disposition—seven via IPPO, two via Capiz PPO, and one via ICPO.

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Under Project Tanod Kalikasan 6, six operations were conducted against environmental violations, yielding seven arrests and the confiscation of equipment and contraband valued at P553,180.

In the campaign against illegal fishing, four suspects were arrested in two separate operations in Antique and Capiz, leading to the seizure of gear and related items worth P544,300.

Police Brigadier General Randulf T. Tuaño, PRO6 director,  lauded the operational accomplishments and highlighted the significance of recording zero focus crimes over 24 hours.

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“We will continuously intensify our campaign against all forms of criminality,” Tuaño said. /cb