CALABARZON police report over 6,000 arrests in October
Illegal gambling operations account for 4,419 arrests; seized drugs valued at ₱19.7 million
A photo collage released by Police Regional Office 4A shows individuals arrested in police operations. PRO4A reported more than 6,000 arrests across CALABARZON in October 2026.
PROO4A Regional Public Office
CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna — Police reported more than 6,000 arrests in operations against illegal drugs, gambling, loose firearms and wanted persons across CALABARZON in October 2026.
In a statement issued on 1 November, the Police Regional Office 4A said illegal gambling operations accounted for 4,419 arrests in 2,038 operations. Authorities also confiscated ₱613,196 in cash.
Anti-drug operations resulted in 1,118 arrests in 901 operations. Police seized 2,894.66 grams of shabu, 172.79 grams of marijuana and 7.48 grams of kush, with a combined estimated value of ₱19,715,670 based on Dangerous Drugs Board valuations.
The regional police office also reported 140 arrests in 255 operations against loose firearms.
A total of 441 firearms were confiscated, voluntarily surrendered or recovered, while another 121 were deposited for safekeeping.
Operations against wanted persons resulted in the arrest of 476 individuals classified as most wanted and 832 other wanted persons.
The statement did not clarify whether individuals appearing in more than one operational category were counted separately.
Regional Director Brig. Gen. Dominic L. Baccay urged residents, local governments and community groups to support law enforcement by providing information and promptly reporting suspicious activities.
CALABARZON covers Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon.