PRO 4A reports 207 arrests in 24-hour anti-crime operations

CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna — Police Regional Office 4A (PRO 4A) reported 207 arrests in separate operations against illegal drugs, illegal gambling, loose firearms and wanted persons across CALABARZON during a 24-hour period ending Thursday morning, 29 October.

Based on its Daily Accomplishment Report covering 6 a.m. on 28 October to 6 a.m. on 29 October, regional police conducted 18 anti-illegal drug operations that resulted in the arrest of 30 individuals.

Authorities confiscated 35.18 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated Dangerous Drugs Board value of P239,224.

The campaign against illegal gambling accounted for the largest number of arrests, with 137 individuals apprehended in 64 operations. Police also confiscated P17,625 in alleged gambling proceeds.

Meanwhile, 38 wanted persons were arrested, including 16 classified as most wanted and 22 others with outstanding arrest warrants.

In separate operations against loose firearms, two individuals were arrested and two firearms were confiscated. Five additional firearms were voluntarily surrendered to authorities.

Police also reported intensified enforcement of local ordinances, resulting in 1,355 individuals being fined and 6,498 others reprimanded.

PRO 4A Regional Director Brig. Gen. Dominic L. Baccay continues to oversee the region's anti-criminality campaign under the B.E.S.T. program, which emphasizes police visibility, immediate engagement, coordinated service and public trust.

The regional police said the continuing operations are aimed at strengthening law enforcement and maintaining peace and public safety across Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon.

The accomplishment report did not provide a provincial breakdown of the arrests or further details on the individual operations.