Over 100 arrested for various crimes

CEBU, Philippines — More than 100 individuals were arrested in various anti-crime operations conducted by the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) from October 19 to 25, while suspected shabu worth ?619,956 was seized.

The operations, conducted under the leadership of Police Colonel Ricky Sumalde, covered the arrest of wanted persons and campaigns against illegal drugs, loose firearms, and illegal gambling.

The CCPO reported that 17 wanted persons were arrested during the weeklong operations. Of these, 12 were other wanted persons, while five were listed as most wanted persons.

In the campaign against illegal drugs, police conducted 51 operations that resulted in the arrest of 52 individuals and the seizure of suspected shabu.

Meanwhile, the CCPO conducted 12 operations targeting loose firearms, which led to the arrest of seven individuals. A total of 13 firearms were seized or voluntarily surrendered during these operations.

The police also intensified their campaign against illegal gambling, conducting 28 operations that resulted in the arrest of 52 individuals. Authorities confiscated ?5,112 in bet money during the operations.

The CCPO said the weeklong activities formed part of its continuing efforts to enforce the law and maintain peace and order in Cebu City under Sumalde’s leadership. – BRP (CEBU NEWS)