The Southern Police District (SPD) sustained its intensified anti-criminality drive and registered significant operational accomplishments, resulting in the arrest of 48 individuals involved in various unlawful activities between 19 June and 20 June 2026.

In its relentless campaign against illegal drugs, SPD operating units arrested 13 drug personalities and seized approximately 127.14 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated standard drug price of P864,552.

The SPD also intensified its manhunt operations, conducting 9 successful warrant service operations that led to the arrest of 9 wanted persons, including 2 top most wanted persons and 7 other wanted persons.

As part of its sustained campaign against illegal gambling, SPD personnel conducted 8 operations that resulted in the arrest of 25 individuals and the confiscation of P5,216 in bet money.

Meanwhile, the SPD's intensified drive against loose firearms yielded positive results with the conduct of a successful operation that led to the arrest of one individual and the confiscation of a firearm.