CAMP ALAGAR, Cagayan de Oro City – The Police Regional Office 10 (PRO10) successfully arrested 189 individuals and confiscated approximately PhP3,475,736.4 worth of illegal drugs during a series of Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operations (SACLEO) from March 20 to 23, 2025, across Northern Mindanao.
Authorities executed nine search warrants, leading to the apprehension of 10 individuals. Five of these operations were carried out under R.A. No. 10591 (Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act), resulting in the seizure of eight firearms. The remaining four were conducted under R.A. No. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002), which led to the confiscation of 31.83 grams of shabu and 40 grams of marijuana, with an estimated Standard Drug Price (SDP) of PhP221,244.00.
In addition, 38 illegal drug buy-bust operations led to the arrest of 42 suspects and the seizure of 455.268 grams of shabu valued at PhP3,095,822.4, along with one firearm.
Other law enforcement operations, including Bakal Sita, police response initiatives, and checkpoints, resulted in the arrest of 19 individuals. These operations also yielded 23.325 grams of shabu worth PhP158,610.00, 27 firearms, and one explosive.
Meanwhile, police conducted 21 anti-illegal gambling operations, leading to the arrest of 42 individuals and the confiscation of PhP6,154.00 in bet money.
In the campaign against wanted persons, a total of 76 individuals were arrested, including 11 most wanted persons and 65 other wanted persons.
PBGEN Jaysen C. De Guzman, Regional Director of PRO10, commended the police force for their dedication in ensuring public safety and maintaining law and order in Northern Mindanao.
“We remain committed to strengthening our efforts against all forms of criminal activity to safeguard the people of Northern Mindanao. I commend our police personnel for their relentless efforts, and I urge the public to continue supporting us in our mission to maintain peace and order,” he said.
