The Agusan del Norte Police Provincial Office (ADNPPO), under the leadership of Acting Provincial Director PCOL April Mark C. Young, successfully conducted Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operations (SACLEO) on December 13-14, 2024. The two-day initiative yielded 44 significant accomplishments in various campaigns targeting criminality and illegal activities across the province.
Key Accomplishments
Campaign Against Wanted Persons
ADNPPO achieved notable success in apprehending individuals wanted by the law. This included:
- Arresting one Most Wanted Person, ranked as Top 7 at the Regional Level.
- Capturing nine individuals listed under Other Wanted Persons.
Anti-Illegal Drugs Operations
The intensified campaign against illegal drugs resulted in the arrest of a Street-Level Individual during a buy-bust operation. Law enforcement seized 2.4 grams of shabu with a Dangerous Drug Board value of PHP 16,320.00.
Anti-Illegal Fishing Operations
In the effort to combat illegal fishing, authorities confiscated and surrendered 21 illegal fishing paraphernalia.
Campaign Against Communist Terrorist Group (CTG)
Two non-PSR-listed members of the Communist Terrorist Group voluntarily surrendered to authorities. One of the surrenderers also turned over an explosive device.
Campaign Against Illegal Gambling
The police recorded one accomplishment in this campaign, seizing PHP 288.00 in bet money during an operation targeting illegal gambling activities.
Loose Firearms Campaign
ADNPPO tallied eight accomplishments in the campaign against loose firearms, which included the voluntary surrender of one explosive device.
Handling of Suspects and Evidence
All arrested suspects and confiscated items were brought to their respective police stations for proper documentation and legal disposition.
Statement from PCOL Young
In his report, PCOL April Mark C. Young emphasized the relentless efforts of the Agusan del Norte police in curbing criminality and ensuring the safety of local communities.
“The Agusan del Norte Police is committed to its intensified campaign against all forms of criminality to curb lawlessness and apprehend notorious elements. Rest assured, your ADN PPO cops will not stop tracking the remaining criminals as part of our objective to cleanse our communities from the threat of criminality,” PCOL Young stated.
The ADNPPO’s steadfast dedication to maintaining peace and order continues to set an example of effective law enforcement in the region.