A total of 27 individuals were arrested for various offenses by the different police stations and units of Quezon City Police District (QCPD) over the weekend.

In its campaign against illegal drugs, the Anonas Police Station (PS-9) under P/Lt. Col. Ferdinand Casiano arrested Joselito Ruta Balones at 3:40 a.m. on 10 September 2023 in front of a house located along Maginhawa St., in Brgy. Sikatuna Village. Confiscated from his possession were 10 grams of shabu valued at P68,000.

In addition, the PS-9 arrested Abdullazis Sandangan at the same day along Kamias Road corner K10th St. in Brgy. East Kamias. Confiscated from his possession were five grams of shabu valued at P34,000, a cellular phone, and the buy bust money.

The suspects were charged for violation of RA 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 before the Quezon City Prosecutor's Office.

Meanwhile, by virtue of warrants of arrest, the Talipapa Police Station (PS-3) under P/Lt.Col. Morgan Aguilar served warrants of arrest to Loida Junio on 9 September at PS-3 Custodial Facility for violation of Batas Pambansa Blg. 22 or the Anti-Bouncing Check Law and Estafa, respectively.

The court of origin of the warrant will be notified regarding her arrest.

Furthermore, in campaign against illegal gambling, 24 gamblers were arrested by the following police stations and units.

The Masambong Police Station (PS-2) under P/Lt.Col. Resty Damaso arrested Jared Jorquia; Gaspar Lomboy; Jayson Monedero; Frederick Paje; Jonel Dela Cruz; Estelito Solayao; Dioscoro Sombrio; Elmer Andresa; and Rolen Beryoso at 5:30 p.m. on 9 September at West Ave. in Brgy. West Triangle for their involvement "Illegal cockfighting."

For playing "cara y cruz", the Novaliches Police Station (PS-4) under P/Lt.Col. Jerry Castillo arrested Mark Gregory Bautista, Jayson Lorenn De Vera, and Ron Ron De Leon at 9:00 p.m. on 9 September at Victoria St., Brgy. Gulod in Novaliches; Emmanuel Odiaman, Albert De Guzman, and Joel Pangan at 9:30 p.m. on 9 September at Victoria St., Brgy. Gulod; Richard Datiles, John Carlo Datiles, Eduard Dela Cruz, and Ishang Perez at 11:00 p.m. on 9 September at Pacquita St., Brgy. Gulod; and Jalbert Erjas, Ardee Delos Santos, and Jefferson Leonardo at 11:30 p.m. on 9 September at Veronica St., Brgy. Gulod in Novaliches.

Similarly, the Pasong Putik Police Station (PS-16) under P/Lt.Col. Reynaldo Vitto arrested Renante Nayon and Julies King Misola at 6:30 p.m. on 9 September along Mindanao Avenue Extension in Brgy. Greater Lagro, Quezon City.

Several illegal gambling paraphernalia and bet money were confiscated from the suspects. A case of violation of PD 1602 or the Anti-Illegal Gambling Law were filed against them before the Quezon City Prosecutor's Office

"Let us continue our intensified campaign against all forms of criminality to maintain peace and order in Quezon City", P/Brig.Gen. Redrico Maranan, the QCPD Director said, as he lauded the dedication and efforts of the men and women of QCPD.