Alabel, Sarangani Province — A joint law enforcement operation in Barangay Baluntay on January 21, 2025, led to the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of illegal firearms, ammunition, and drugs.
The operation was carried out by a coordinated team from Alabel MPS MIU/MDEU, PDEU, SPPO, CIDG Sarangani PFU-12, SPPO PIU, and the 1st PMFC-Sarangani. It involved a buy-bust transaction targeting violations of Republic Act 10591 (Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act) and Section 11, Article II of Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002).
The suspects arrested were identified as:
- Alias “Aldo,” a resident of Purok Mauswagon, Barangay Labangal, General Santos City.
- Alias “Mike,” a resident of Purok Kaunlaran, Barangay San Isidro, General Santos City.
- Alias “Ad,” a resident of Purok 4, Barangay Baluntay, Alabel, Sarangani Province.
Confiscated items included:
- One (1) caliber 9mm UZI submachine gun
- Five (5) live ammunition for caliber 9mm
- One (1) homemade pistol (buy-bust item)
- Three (3) live ammunition for caliber 5.56
- One (1) jumbo-sized sachet of suspected shabu
- Eight (8) small-sized heat-sealed sachets of suspected shabu
- Three (3) genuine Php 1,000 bills (buy-bust money)
- Five (5) fake Php 1,000 bills (boodle money)
- One (1) black plastic rectangular pouch
The inventory of confiscated items was conducted on-site and witnessed by the Barangay Captain of Barangay Baluntay and a media representative.
All suspects and recovered evidence are now under the custody of CIDG Sarangani PFU-12 for proper disposition.
This successful operation underscores the commitment and collaboration of law enforcement agencies in Sarangani Province to combat illegal firearms and the drug trade, ensuring the safety and security of the community.