Nine village chairmen in the province of Bulacan were recognized for their efforts in clearing their area of illegal drugs on Wednesday, July 26, at Camp General Alejo Santos, City of Malolos.

In photo, from left: Malolos City police chief Lt. Col. Andrei Anthony Manglo, Malolos City Mayor Christian D. Natividad, Guinhawa Village Captain Edward Valenzuela, and Bulacan Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Assistant Provincial Director Bracio Natividad during the recognition of the nine barangays in Bulacan that have been cleared of illegal drugs on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Marcel Bayan)

Malolos City Mayor Christian D. Natividad, City Police chief Lt. Col. Andrei Anthony Manglo, and Bulacan PDEA Assistant provincial director Bracio Natividad lauded the nine barangay chairmen for making their villages drug-free.

Natividad gave certificates of recognition to the nine village captains but reminded them that the recognition will be forfeited if the illegal drugs problem returns to their areas.  

Recognized as drug-free barangays are Guinhawa, Lugam, Bagong Bayan, Mabolo, Tall, Tikay, Masili, Sumapang Bata, and Sumapang Matanda, all in the City of Malolos.

Mayor Natividad urged the other barangay leaders to double their efforts in making their villages drug-free.

The mayor also urged the public to cooperate by reporting suspected drug pushers and users as he assured them that their identities will be kept confidential.

Five drug peddlers and users and seven illegal gamblers were arrested in separate anti-criminality operations conducted by Bulacan police on Saturday, July 22.

Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, identified the arrested suspects as Zoren De Leon, Eduardo Matabang, Teddy Bropas, Marco Cahilap, and Reynante Delrosario.

Confiscated from the suspects were 24 sachets or 9.86 grams of suspected shabu with a standard value of P67,048; marked money, and drug paraphernalia. 

Police said the confiscated pieces of evidence were brought to the Bulacan Provincial Forensic Unit for examination. Appropriate criminal charges will be filed in court against the arrested suspects.

Meanwhile, Bulacan 2nd PMFC and Meycauayan police's anti-illegal gambling operation led to the arrest of Michelle Molina, Netor Nuñez, Ronaldo de Guzman, Erickson Gregorio, Rowena Ramos, Fortunata Zuñiga, and Joseph Deriade.

The arrested suspects will be charged for violation of P.D. 1602 (Anti-Illegal Gambling Act).

Joint forces of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), the Provincial Intelligence Unit, and Baliwag City police seized about 180 grams of suspected shabu worth at least P1.2 million and arrested three suspects during an anti-illegal drugs operation on Wednesday, July 19, in Barangay Tangos, Baliwag City, Bulacan.

Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, in his report to Brig. Gen Jose S. Hidalgo Jr., Central Luzon police regional director, identified the arrested drug peddlers as Elmer Herrera Groyon, 59, Aries Valderama Inovero, 42, both listed in PNP/PDEA unified watchlist, and Marlon Angeles Paguiligan, 44.

Operatives confiscated six plastic sachets and five large ice bags containing white crystalline substance suspected to be shabu with an estimated weight of 180 grams and with a standard drug price (SDP) of P1,224,000; 1 white Toyota Vios, and the buy-bust money amounting P5,000. 

Hidalgo commended the operatives for a job well done. 

He said this goes to show that they are unremitting in their campaign against illegal drugs which is also in line with the BIDA program, a multisectoral campaign against illegal drugs of the Department of Interior and Local Government.

Bulacan police operatives arrested 11 drug suspects, three wanted man, and an alleged thief in a series of anti-criminality operations in the province on Wednesday, June 5 

In a report sent to Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, Marilao police identified the arrested robbery suspect as Christian Rodeño, 21. 

Investigation showed that Rodeño, armed with a bladed weapon, broke into a house in Barangay Nagbalon, Marilao, Bulacan at around 10 a.m. on Wednesday.

The suspect stole a bag worth P115,000 along with a wallet containing P1,000. 

(Photo from Bulacan Police Provincial Office/ MANILA BULLETIN) 

After receiving the report about the incident, police operatives immediately responded to the area and arrested the suspect. They recovered the stolen items including the knife, the wallet with P1,000.00, and the victim's ID.

Col. Arnedo also stated that anti-drugs operations carried out by the Station Drug Enforcement Unit in Malolos City, City of San Jose del Monte (CSJDM) and Obando Police resulted in the arrest of 11 alleged drug dealers. 

Among the suspects were identified as Rozano Panganiban, Nathaniel Ryan Rubia, Rommel Yepes, and Mario Cabatingan. They were nabbed in a police entrapment operation.

The operatives confiscated from the suspects a total of 35 sachets of suspected shabu, drug-related items, and money used in buy-busts.

Tracker teams of CSJDM and Marilao Police also arrested three wanted persons identified as Ernesto Carpio alias "Nestor Carpio Jr." for robbery, John Paul Vicencio for acts of lasciviousness in relation to Republic Act 7610 (Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act), and JP Hernan for two counts of slight physical injury.

The Bulacan Provincial Police Office (BPPO) launched several anti-criminality operations on Tuesday, June 27, which netted 10 drug suspects, four wanted persons, and two gamblers.

(Photo courtesy of Bulacan PPO)

Based on the reports submitted to Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, two individuals listed in the Philippine National Police/Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PNP/PDEA) watchlist were arrested by the Station Drug Enforcement Units (SDEU) of Angat and San Miguel police. 

Angat DEU arrested Daniel Hernandez and confiscated from him three sachets of illegal drugs. The San Miguel DEU arrested Rysan Silverio and confiscated five sachets of illegal drugs in his possession.

The Bulacan Police DEU conducted a buy-bust operation in Bocaue and arrested Herold Robles alias "Noel" and seized from him six sachets or 5 grams of illegal drugs with a standard drug price of P34,000.

Hagonoy DEU arrested Crisanto Roberto alias "Sonny" and Jon Jon De Leon and confiscated P4,760 worth of illegal drugs; Bocaue DEU arrested Jean Nocolas, Bonifacio Dorupa, Jovenilo Evangelista, and Felimon Nicolas and confiscated illegal drugs amounting to P13,600.00; San Jose Del Monte DEU arrested Jerry Dejacto and confiscated another P13,600 worth of illegal drugs. 

The overall confiscated illegal drugs totaled P73,460. The arrested suspects will be charged with violations of RA 9165 or the Comprehensive Drugs Act of 2002.

The police also arrested a total of four individuals by virtue of different warrants of arrest. Included in the series of manhunt operations conducted by the tracker teams of Municipal/City Police stations was a Most Wanted Person (Municipal Level) by the Balagtas police.

Arrested was Rhia Valenzuela for three counts of Bouncing Check Law (BP 22); the San Jose Del Monte police arrested Ivan Tuando for two counts of Violation of Sec. 5(a) of R.A. 9262; the Pulilan police arrested Janssen Cardiño for violation of RA 9003 or ecological solid waste management act; while the Calumpit police arrested Erickson Bausin for Attempted Murder.

The Bulacan PNP’s campaign against illegal gambling  led to the arrest of two gamblers for playing "Tupada." The San Jose Del Monte police arrested Alex Acuña and Lemmuel Luce at Evergreen, Subdivision, Brgy Gaya- gaya, CSJDM Bulacan. 

The efforts of the Bulacan Police against all forms of criminality are in line with the instructions of the Chief PNP to PNP Region 3 Director Brig. Gen. Jose S. Hidalgo Jr.

The Bulacan Provincial Police Office launched a series of anti-criminality operations that led to the arrest of 16 people and  confiscation of guns and P446,800 worth of illegal drugs on Friday, June 23.

Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, said the police operations resulted in the seizure of four guns and ammunition.

The search and seizure carried out by Meycauayan City police against Benjamin Joson yielded a .357-caliber Magnum gun, a .22-caliber revolver, and six pieces of live bullets for caliber .357.

Members of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group-Bulacan Provincial Field Unit and Bocaue Police nabbed Crisanto Sabalbarino for gunrunning. Seized from him was a .38-caliber revolver.

In a buy-bust operation, members of Santa Maria Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) collared suspect Raymond Bautista, a high-value individual, for possession of a .45-caliber gun, a magazine loaded with live bullets, and illegal drugs worth P408,000.

In a separate entrapment operation, the Baliwag DEU apprehended Vincent Torres, another high-value individual in drug watchlist. Confiscated from him were eight plastic sachets of shabu.

Meanwhile, Malolos DEU arrested Allen Daryll Clavio and seized from his possession 324 grams of marijuana with a standard value of P38,880.

The intensified campaign against wanted persons by tracker teams of Bulacan PNP led to the arrest of nine individuals.

Baliwag police, meanwhile, nabbed two persons who were caught playing an illegal card game. (Freddie C. Velez)

Twelve drug suspects and 10 wanted persons were arrested in a series of police operations conducted by the Bulacan Police Provincial Office on Monday and Tuesday, June 20 and 21.

In a report submitted to Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, the series of anti-drug busts were conducted on Wednesday, June 21, by the Station Drug Enforcement Units (SDEUs) of Malolos City, San Rafael, Sta. Maria, San Miguel, Guiguinto, and Bocaue police.

The buy-bust operations resulted in the  arrest of 12 drug suspects identified as Renato Nodalo, Angelito Piad, Arvin Santiago, and Jamaica Arguilles, all of Malolos City; Michael Angelo Abigan of San Rafael; Victor Diche of Sta. Maria; Jaymark Villanueva of Sta. Rita, Guiguinto; Edizon Guanzon of Bulihan, Malolos City; Marry Ann Hagonos, Jimmy Ramos and Benjie Amante of Bocaue, Bulacan; and Jerry Dizon alias "Ongdek" of San Isidro Nueva Ecija who is included in the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Watchlist.

Photo from Bulacan Police Provincial Office/ MANILA BULLETIN

Confiscated from the suspects were 34 sachets of suspected shabu with an estimated worth of P108,760, drug paraphernalia, and the buy-bust money.

Meanwhile, 10 persons wanted by law were arrested by virtue of arrest warrants in different pursuit operations conducted on Tuesday, June 20, by the tracker team of the 1st and 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC), Balagtas, City of San Jose Del Monte (CSJDM), Norzagaray, Meycauayan City, San Rafael, Balagtas, and Bocaue.

The  suspects were collared for various violations, including rape, reckless imprudence resulting in damage to property and physical Injuries, Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, slight physical injuries, alarm and Scandal.

Appropriate criminal complaints against the arrested suspects are now being prepared for filing in court, police said.

(Photo from the official Facebook page of Bulacan PPO)

The Bulacan Police Provincial Office (PPO) headed by Col. Relly B. Arnedo conducted a community outreach program in Doña Remedios Trinidad (DRT), the mountainous town and Last Frontier of the province of Bulacan on Tuesday, June 20.

As part of the Philippine National Police's motto to serve and protect, Col. Arnedo's group surprised the teachers and students of Pinag-Anakan Integrated School in Brgy. Kabayunan, DRT.

Under the theme "Sulong sa Pagbabago para sa Batang Bulakenyo," they distributed food packs, medicines, school supplies, clothes, blankets, and other necessities.

Teachers, parents, and the Dumagat students of the integrated school benefitted from the BPPO's outreach program.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) warned the public against selling SIM cards that are registered under names following an operation in Malolos City in Bulacan where almost 7,000 registered SIM cards were confiscated from a Taiwanese and his alleged Filipino cohorts.

Police Capt. Michelle Sabino, spokesperson of the PNP-Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG), said SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) cards could be used for various scams and other criminal activities and the worst part is that the names to which they were registered would be included in the investigation.

“These registered SIM cards could be used on investment scams and all forms of criminal activities,” Sabino explained.

“To those who sold or plan to sell their registered SIM cards, you would be held responsible once they were used in any illegal activities because they are registered under your name. The PNP will run after you because the investigation will immediately lead to you,” she added.

On Wednesday night, June 14, ACG operatives raided a house in a subdivision in Malolos City after the issuance of a search warrant by a local court for possible violation of the Republic Act 8484, "Access Device Regulation Act of 1998" all in relation to Section 6 of RA 10175, or the "Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012". 

Five people, including a Taiwanese, were arrested but the ACG would not disclose their names as follow-up operations are still ongoing.

Seized were 13 cellular phones;  three iPads; 332 SIM Cards with SIM Bed; 6,976 Assorted SIM Cards; and, assorted documents that include identification cards and bank transaction receipts.

Citing the result of an initial investigation, Sabino said the registered SIM cards are bought by the suspects for P400 if they were verified to be registered and verified digital cash wallet accounts.

The SIM cards are then sold to scammers who would eventually use them in fraudulent transactions.

Sabino said the suspects have been buying registered SIM cards since August last year.

She said the arrested suspects are charged with violation of Republic Act 8484 or the Access Device Regulation Act.

Bulacan police apprehended a man, who allegedly robbed a convenience store, and 17 suspected drug peddlers and wanted persons during a series of anti-criminality operations in the province on Tuesday, June 13. 

Col . Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, identified the man accused of robbing a convenience store in Iba O' Este, Calumpit as Ricardo Santiago Jr., of Barangay San Jose, Paombong, Bulacan.

According to the report, the suspect, disguised as a store clerk wearing a uniform, entered the store and coerced the crew to open the vault containing money. 

Santiago Jr. took a total of P99,455 from the vault and swiftly fled from the area

(Photo courtesy of Bulacan Police Provincial Office/ MANILA BULLETIN)

Operatives from Calumpit and Paombong Police and the Provincial Intelligence Branch of the Bulacan Police Provincial Office launched follow-up operations, leading to the arrest of the suspect.

Meanwhile, anti-illegal drug operations carried out by the Station Drug Enforcement Units (SDEU) of San Miguel, Malolos City, Marilao, and Calumpit Police also led to the arrest of 10 drug personalities.

Confiscated fro them were  a total of 21 sachets of suspected shabu and three sachets of suspected marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and buy-bust money.

In addition, tracker teams from San Miguel, City of San Jose Del Monte, Norzagaray, Meycauayan City, Bocaue, and Marilao Police Stations arrested seven persons wanted for various crimes and violations

Eighteen suspected law violators were arrested in a series of anti-criminality operations launched by the police in Bulacan on Monday, June 12.

Based on a report submitted to Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, the anti-illegal drug operations carried out by the Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) of Meycauayan, Guiguinto, and Bulakan Police led to the apprehension of seven drug personalities.

((Photo from Bulacan PPO/ MANILA BULLETIN)

Confiscated from the suspects were a total of 22 sachets of suspected shabu amounting to P27,119, drug paraphernalia, and buy-bust money.

The arrested suspects and confiscated pieces of evidence were brought to the Bulacan Provincial Forensic Unit (PFU) for appropriate examination.

Charges for violation of Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) will be filed against the suspects.

Meanwhile, manhunt operations carried out by tracker teams from the 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC), Meycauayan, Baliwag, San Miguel, and Paombong Police Stations arrested eight wanted persons.

In Guiguinto, Bulacan, three illegal gamblers were caught in the act of playing a card game (tong-its). Confiscated from them were a set of playing cards and bet money in different denominations

The Bulacan Provincial Police Office (BPPO) seized over P1,000,000 worth of alleged marijuana and arrested five drug peddlers and 22 other law violators on Saturday, June 10.

According to a report submitted to Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, the City Drug Enforcement Unit of Malolos Police confiscated P1,000,000 worth of alleged marijuana from three suspected illegal drug traders.

The arrested suspects were identified as Maribeth Melendez, Raffy Magpali, and Arwin Jae Meneses. They were collared at around 10 a.m. on Saturday in Brgy. Sumapang Matanda, City of Malolos, Bulacan.

In another buy-bust operation conducted by Santa Maria police in Brgy. Mag-asawang Sapa,  two suspects identified as Roberto Delos Santos Jr. and Jerome Cruz were arrested.

Confiscated from Delos Santos and Cruz were a total of 15 heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets of suspected shabu.

All arrested suspects will face charges for violating the Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

Meanwhile, Bocaue police made multiple arrests in its crackdown against illegal drag racing.

Fifteen individuals, including racers and bettors, were arrested while caught in the act of motorcycle drag racing while not wearing protective helmets and using modified mufflers along Arena Road in Brgy. Bolacan, Bocaue, Bulacan at around 3 a.m. on Saturday.

All arrested suspects will be charged for  violations of Presidential Decree 1602 that prescribes stiffer penalties on illegal gambling and Republic Act 4136 (Land Transportation and Traffic Code).

On the other hand, Bulacan police's continued manhunt operations yielded six wanted persons.

One of the arrested was identified as  Rhett Cabug-os. He was nabbed by  Bulacan 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC) tracker team by virtue of a  warrant of arrest for two counts of rape in relation to RA 7610 (Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act) with no bail.

The Bulacan Police vowed that its tracker teams and warrant officers will continue to locate individuals with court-issued arrest orders.

Operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) seized around P201 million worth of counterfeit footwear following the arrest of five foreigners in two separate operations in Bulacan.

CIDG director Police Brig. Gen. Romeo Caramat, Jr. said those confiscated were fake Crocs and Havaianas and part of the follow-up operations on May 24 when the CIDG Field Unit in Central Luzon seized around P13.5 million worth of counterfeit Crocs in Marilao, Bulacan.

Caramat said that on June 5, 33-year old Lian Chang Jiang, 60-year old Wu Gu Ding and 64-year old Chu Jen Huang were collared at the King Sport Property Compound, Barangay Lambakin, Marilao, Bulacan for allegedly selling suspected counterfeit Crocs.

Seized were 1,311 sacks containing 62,000 pairs of Crocs with an estimated value of P180 million.

The following day, CIDG operatives arrested Shuzhen Wang and Zhengfeng Lin after they yielded counterfeit Crocs worth more than P1 million during a raid in Warehouse No. 3, Duhat Road, Barangay Duhat, Bucaue, Bulacan.

During the search, Caramat said his men also discovered a warehouse filled with several assorted counterfeit Havaianas, Nike, and Adidas footwear and sandals with an approximate value of more or less Php20 million.

“They represent themselves as authorized distributors of those products, inducing the public to believe that the goods offered are original, at a price that is way below the distributor price of the company. Further investigation is being conducted by the detectives of CIDG Region 3 to identify and locate the supplier of the seized counterfeit products,” said Caramat.

He said the arrested suspects and confiscated pieces of evidence were taken to the CIDG office, adding that the five foreigners are facing violation of Sec. 155, 168 and 169, R.A. 8293 otherwise known as the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines

A 17-year-old boy with handcuffs and a nylon chord wrapped around his neck was found dead in a grassy lot in Barangay Telepatio, San Ildefonso, Bulacan last Friday, May 26.

Based on the initial investigation conducted by the San Ildefonso police, the victim was strangled to death.

They said the victim was possibly tortured as wounds were found on his face and body.

The minor was wearing a T-shirt and black short pants when his body was discovered.

According to the police, the victim's father positively identified him after the discovery of his body.

The victim’s father said he has no idea as to why somebody would want to kill his son.

The incident is still under investigation.

CAMP Olivas, City of San Fernando, Pampanga – Authorities arrested five suspected drug pushers and seized shabu worth P884,000 in buy-bust operations in Pampanga and Bulacan.

Police identified the suspects as Juanito Herreros III, 48; Aliza Ann Canuto, 37; Crisanto Aena, Dariel Caña, and Lyza Dizon, 40.

Herreros and Canuto were nabbed in Barangay San Antonio, Guagua, Pampanga.

Seized from them were seven heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets with more or less 30 grams of suspected shabu valued at P204,000 and P1,000 marked money.

Aena, Caña, and Dizon, were apprehended in Barangay Gumaoc East, City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.

Suspects yielded seven medium-size heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing suspected shabu weighing approximately 100 grams worth P680,000 and P3,000 marked money.

Confiscated from the suspects all in all were 14 small to medium size transparent plastic sachets with shabu weighing approximately 130 grams with a Dangerous Drug Board  value of P884,000 and P4,000 marked money.

(Photo from the official Facebook of Bulacan PPO)

Two retiring members of the Bulacan Provincial Police Office (PPO) were recognized during the "Salamat Kapatid" awarding ceremony at Camp General Alejo Santos, City of Malolos, Bulacan on Friday, May 12.
 
The "Salamat Kapatid" is a program that honors retiring members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) uniformed and non-uniformed personnel who have selflessly dedicated themselves to service for at least 20 years.

Bulacan police director Col. Relly B. Arnedo spearheaded the Salamat Kapatid- Retirement Honors.

Retiring Bulacan police officers that were recognized during the program were Lt. Col. Romeo C. Maglanque and Cpt. Benedict C. Tabisola.

Col. Arnedo led in the awarding of plaques and medals to Lt. Col. Maglanque and Cpt. Tabisola.

The Bulacan police apprehended 14 wanted persons, nine drug suspects, and an illegal logger on Wednesday, May 10. 

In reports submitted to Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, one of the wanted persons nabbed was identified as Kiven John Asis. 

He was tagged as the No. 9 Most Wanted Person (MWP) in Region 6, No. 8 MWP in Iloilo Province, and the No. 1 MWP in the municipal level in Passi City, as per the Philippine National Police (PNP) E-Warrant System. 

He was apprehended in Brgy. Minuyan, City of San Jose Del Monte (CSJDM), Bulacan, during a successful Oplan “Pagtugis” executed by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Bulacan Provincial Field Unit, Passi City, Iloilo police, and Batan police in Aklan-Police provincial office.

Asis is facing three counts of rape by carnal knowledge which led to the issuance of arrest warrants by the Regional Trial Court, Sixth Judicial Region, Branch 27, Iloilo City.
 
Similarly, the 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC) Bulacan and Sta. Maria police conducted pursuit operations to capture wanted felons, which led to the arrest of two individuals identified as Ron Daniel Laguerta who is wanted for rape, and Bernard Vibal, for the crime of robbery.

Moreover, operatives from the stations of Marilao, CSJDM, Meycauayan City, San Ildefonso, Pulilan, Sta. Maria, Norzagaray, Guiguinto, and 2nd PMFC apprehended 11 more felons who were wanted for various offenses. 

The apprehension was carried out after the court issued warrants of arrest against them.

Meanwhile, the Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) of San Miguel, Marilao, Pulilan, CSJDM, and Malolos City police carried out a series of drug sting operations that resulted in the arrest of nine drug suspects. 

The operation also led to the confiscation of 21 sachets of suspected shabu and marked money.

Furthermore, a joint anti-illegal logging operation was conducted by Dona Remedios Trinidad (DRT) police and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Cenro Environment and Natural Resources Office (DENR-CENRO) Bulacan in Sitio Balikiran, Brgy. Kabayunan, DRT, Bulacan resulted in the arrest of Arnold Andes, 43, construction worker, caught in the possession of illegally cut timber without necessary documents.

One hundred four (104) pieces of timber wood were confiscated from the suspect, with an estimated market value of P80,600. 

Andes is now under the custody of DRT municipal police station, while the recovered evidence was turned over to DENR-CENRO.

A total of 24 drug suspects were arrested during the anti-criminality operations conducted by the Bulacan police on Friday and Saturday, May 5 and 6.

Police said they netted 10 drug suspects, eight wanted persons, and six illegal gamblers.

Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, said the 10 drug suspects were arrested in separate drug buy-bust operations conducted by the Station Drug Enforcement Units (SDEU) of San Ildefonso, Bocaue, City of San Jose Del Monte, Plaridel, Marilao, and Pulilan City Police Station.

Confiscated from the arrested drug suspects were a total of 41 sachets of suspected shabu amounting to P136,700; buy-bust money and drug paraphernalia.

Meanwhile, persistent pursuit operations by the tracker teams of Bulacan First and Second Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC), San Jose Del Monte, Meycauayan, Bustos, and Norzagaray City Police Station led to the arrest of eight wanted felons.

They were arrested for the crimes of Serious Physical Injury, Republic Act 7610, Estafa, Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children, and Rape.

All accused are presently under the custody of the arresting station for proper disposition.

In another operation, 6 illegal gamblers were arrested in an anti-illegal gambling operation steered by the operatives of Angat and Obando Police Stations.

They were caught in the act of playing illegal card games and illegal betting games.

Appropriate criminal complaints against the arrested suspects are now being prepared for filing in court.

Bulacan police continue to exert relentless efforts in pursuing criminals and locating individuals who are being sought by the law, in order to present them before the justice system, following the directives of Brig. Gen. Jose S. Hidalgo Jr., Central Luzon police regional director.

A total of 19 individuals were arrested by Bulacan police during their anti-crime drive on Saturday, April 29.

Police said they arrested 10 wanted felons, six suspected drug peddlers, and three carnapping suspects.

Based on the reports submitted to Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, a joint follow-up operation conducted by the City of San Jose Del Monte (CSJDM) and Sta Maria police resulted in the arrest of three suspects in connection with a carnapping incident that occurred on April 24, at CSJDM, Bulacan.

Probers said the victim was riding her motorcycle when two motorcycles blocked her path. They said the suspects pointed a pellet gun at her and then stole her motorcycle. 

The arrested suspects were identified as Rudy Gonzalo, 41; Alexander Bensan, 23, and Chozen Cruz, 28, all from Rodriguez, Province of Rizal. 

Further investigation revealed that they were also involved in another carnapping incident on the same day. 

Appropriate criminal charges have been filed against them. The stolen motorcycle was also recovered during the operation.

Meanwhile, operations carried on by the tracker teams of the Bulacan Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), Second Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC), Meycauayan City, Balagtas, Marilao, Malolos City, CSJDM, and San Rafael police successfully tracked down and apprehended 10 felons wanted for various crimes and offenses.

Furthermore, a drug bust operation conducted by the Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) of Marilao police led to the arrest of Mark Edward Parales, John Rodney Palaran, and Jolan Saylago, all from Lambakin, Marilao. 

The drug suspects were arrested after a consummated drug trade with the police operatives in Barangay Tambubong, San Rafael.

Meanwhile, three more drug peddlers identified as Terry John Luis, Ananias Robledo, and Junell Rionico, were arrested by Pulilan police in Barangay Tinejero, Pulilan. 

Confiscated were a total of 13 sachets of suspected shabu and marked money.

The Bulacan police force is showing unwavering determination in their relentless pursuit of all types of criminal activity, following the directive of Police Regional Office III (PRO3) Regional Director Brig. Gen. Jose S. Hidalgo Jr., to ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.

(Photo from the official Facebook page of Bulacan PPO)

Two suspects in a robbery hold-up were arrested by police authorities in Meycauayan City, Bulacan on Thursday, April 27.

Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, identified the suspects as Jayson Valiente Empasis alias "Jayson," of No. 34 Kanluran St. Brgy. Caingin, Meycauayan City; and Leonard Tortusa Dela Cruz alias "Onad," of Blk 61 Lot 2 Magsaysay St Kamagong Upper Bicutan, Taguig City.

Police said the suspects were on board a motorcycle with improvised plate No.1301-0167836 when they were arrested.

A delivery service riderwas delivering a parcel when the suspects pointed a gun at him and declared a hold-up prompting the victim to surrender his cash.

The suspects were arrested and are now detained at Meycauayan City Police Station for inquest proceedings.

Arnedo said the Bulacan PNP has strengthened its efforts to fight crime and uphold public safety in the province, adding that this unwavering dedication was demonstrated by the prompt response to any crime, the pursuit of unlawful individuals, and the implementation of anti-crime measures.

"These actions are in accordance with the directives of Central Luzon police regional director, Brig. Gen. Jose S. Hidalgo Jr.," he said.

The Philippine National Police- Human Rights Affairs Office (PNP- HRAO) successfully conducted a two-day human rights seminar in Barangay San Nicolas, Bulakan, province of Bulacan on April 19-20.

"Human Rights Deepening Seminar" is a two-day seminar held at the Functional Hall of Coolwaves Ranch and Resort, that sought to spread awareness on human rights. The second day of the seminar was held in partnership with the Bulacan Provincial Police Office (PPO) headed by Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director.

Brig. Gen. Vincent S. Calanoga, Chief of the PNP HRAO was the event's guest of honor and speaker while lawyer Hannah Jezel I. Rosario was the guest lecturer.

Bulacan Vice Governor Alexis C. Castro delivered a stakeholder's message highlighting the significance of upholding human rights principles in law enforcement and community relations.

Guest lecturers during the first day of the seminar were Lt. Col. Wilfredo L. Velayo Jr. and Lt. Col. Edgar P. Pablico who discussed awareness and knowledge of human rights issues and the importance of protecting and promoting them.

Three alleged drug peddlers and 10 law violators were arrested during several police operations held in the province of Bulacan on Monday, April 17, and Tuesday, April 18.

In reports submitted to Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, an estimated P31,000 worth of suspected shabu was confiscated during the series of drug buy-bust operations conducted by the Station Drug Enforcement Units (SDEU) of Pandi, Bustos, and Sta. Maria on Tuesday, April, 18,

Three suspects were arrested and were identified as Chris Jansen De Leon, 19; Caesar Principio, 38; and Joemari Francis Cruz, 43.

(Photo courtesy of Bulacan Police Provincial Office/ MANILA BULLETIN)

Meanwhile, eight felons wanted for various crimes and offenses, were collared by the tracker teams of the 1st and 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC), Guiguinto, Meycauayan, City of San Jose Del Monte, CIDG Bulacan, and Malolos City Police Station on Monday.

They were arrested for violations of Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002), Qualified Theft, Adultery, RA 9262 or Anti Violence against Women and their Children, and The Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines.

The accused are presently under the custody of the arresting unit/station for proper disposition.

Authorities of Paombong and Malolos City Police Station responded to different crime incidents that led to the arrests of two felons.

They were identified as Jerome Musni, of Paombong for Serious Physical Injury, and Vincent Besona, of the City of Malolos who where nabbed for attempted homicide, alarms and scndal, and trespass to dwelling.

The Bulacan police’s unwavering anti-illegal drug offensive, the steadfast pursuit of wanted persons, and anti-crime solution characterize the directives of Brig. Gen. Jose S. Hidalgo Jr., Central Luzon police regional director, for a safe and better community for the public.

Over P295,000 worth of “shabu“ was seized by Bulacan police from seven arrested drug suspects, while three wanted for various crimes were apprehended during intensified anti-crime operations in the province on Saturday, April 15.

Based on the reports submitted to Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, the several drug sting operations conducted by the police led to the arrest of seven drug suspects and the confiscation of illegal drugs with a total amount of P295,520.

(Photo courtesy of Bulacan Police Provincial Office/MANILA BULLETIN)

Col. Arnedo said the first operation was conducted by the City of San Jose Del Monte (CSJDM) police in Brgy. Graceville, which resulted in the arrest of Sherwin Dela Cruz, 41.

Confiscated from him were suspected shabu weighing approximately 40 grams amounting to P272,000, and the buy-bust money.

The anti-drug operatives of San Rafael town have arrested two drug suspects identified as Rodrigo Dionisio alias "Daryl", 54, and Napoleon Ligamzon alias "Jay-jay", 48, in Brgy. Ulingao, wherein six sachets of suspected shabu worth P3,400 and marked money were confiscated.

Police said alias "Jayjay" was also found to be in possession of a cal.38 revolver with four live rounds.

The Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) of Sta. Maria, Bocaue and Hagonoy police also arrested Marjay Espiritu, Reynaldo Gimeno, Edilberto Tuazon, and Rico Coronel after a drug trade.

A total of P23,120 worth of suspected shabu and marked money were seized from the suspects.

Furthermore, the tracker teams of Sta. Maria police, 1st and 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC) apprehended three felons wanted for various crimes during the implementation of a warrant of arrest.

The Bulacan police director said the successful police operations they conducted under the guidance of Philippine National Police Region 3 Director Brig. Gen. Jose S. Hidalgo Jr. demonstrates their unwavering commitment to their campaign against illegal drugs, combat criminality, and maintenance of public safety in the province.

A total of P129,000 worth of suspected shabu was recovered by the Bulacan police in their intensified operations on Wednesday, April 5, leading to the arrest of three drug suspects and 11 felons wanted for various crimes.
 
In reports submitted to Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, at about 11:58 p.m. on April 5, the drug sting operation that was being conducted by the Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) of City of San Jose Del Monte (CSJDM) police in Brgy. Sta. Cruz led to the seizure of P122,400 worth of suspected shabu weighing about 18 grams and marked money from Rebecca French, 59, of Brgy. Sta. Cruz IV, CSJDM. 

In addition, two drug dealers, identified as Jayson Isubol, alias "Bulong,” and Romarico Besas, alias "Bimbo,” were arrested during the buy-bust operations conducted by the SDEU of Baliwag and Bocaue police. Eight sachets of suspected shabu worth P6,600 and the marked money were confiscated.  

Tracker teams of the 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC), Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Bulacan, Plaridel, CSJDM, Meycauayan, and Malolos police arrested 11 wanted persons for the crimes of Attempted Murder, Attempted Rape, Violence Against Women and Children (RA 9262), and Lascivious Conduct (RA 7610). They have been placed under the custody of the arresting unit/stations. 

(Photo from the official Facebook page of the Bulacan Provincial Police Office)

Police seized more than P100,000 worth of alleged shabu from three drug suspects in a drug bust operation conducted in Bulacan on Sunday, April 2.

In reports submitted to Col. Relly B . Arnedo, Bulacan police director, the arrested suspects were identified as Pendaton Guilang alias "Benjie", 50, of Barangay Tabing Ilog, Marilao, Bulacan; Hanif Marahum, 29; and Fahad Dipatuan, 28, both from Quiapo, Manila, and are tagged in the Philippine National Police-Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Drug Watchlist.

Arnedo said that the buy-bust operation against the suspects was conducted by the Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) of Marilao police in Barangay Lambakin at about 1:10 a.m. on Sunday, April 2.

Seized from them were a total of P108,800 worth of suspected shabu weighing about 16 grams, and the buy-bust money.

Appropriate charges will be filed against the suspects.

P1.2-M reward up for info on San Miguel, Bulacan police chief’s killers

A P1.2-million reward was put up on Sunday by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Bulacan local government for anyone who could provide information on the perpetrators behind the killing of the chief of police of San Miguel, Bulacan.

This came after Police Lieutenant Colonel Marlon Serna was shot in the head by unidentified gunmen in a police operation conducted in San Ildefonso, Bulacan on Saturday night, according to a report by Luisito Santos on Super Radyo dzBB.

Police Regional Office 3 Director Police Brigadier General Jose Hidalgo Jr. said at least P300,000 of this amount would be coming from their office, P500,000 from DILG, and P200,000 from PNP.

Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando, meanwhile, offered a P200,000 reward.

The two suspects who were alleged thieves were onboard a motorcycle when they fired shots and hit Serna. A 17-year-old male was also wounded due to the incident.

Police release composite sketch of suspect in killing of San Miguel, Bulacan police chief

Police have released the composite sketch of one of the two suspects in the killing of the police chief of San Miguel, Bulacan, over the weekend,  Mark Makalalad reported on Super Radyo dzBB on Monday.

Quoting Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Police Colonel Jean Fajardo, the report said the suspect is about 5'3 to 5'4 in height, brown-skinned, and estimated to be aged 35 years old and above.

The victim, Police Lieutenant Colonel Marlon Serna, suffered from a gunshot wound to the head after he was shot by two alleged robbers on Saturday night.

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), PNP, and the Bulacan provincial government are offering a P1.2-million reward to anyone who could provide information on the perpetrators behind the killing.

Police Regional Office 3 Director Police Brigadier General Jose Hidalgo Jr. said at least P300,000 of the total amount would be coming from their office, P500,000 from the DILG, and P200,000 from the PNP.

Bulacan police arrested 33 people in a three-day anti-criminality operation in the province from March 30 to early morning of April 1.

Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, said three drug suspects were arrested in buy-bust operations conducted by the Station Drug Enforcement Units (SDEUs) of Calumpit and San Ildefonso Police on April 1.

Seized were 14 sachets of suspected shabu and buy-bust money.

On March 31, six wanted persons were arrested in separate operations conducted by tracker teams of the City of San Jose Del Monte (CSJDM), Baliwag, Pandi, Bulacan Criminal Investigation and Detection Group; and joint operatives of Bulacan's second Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC) and Pandi police.

On March 30, 14 wanted persons were arrested by the first and second PMFC of Meycauayan City, Marilao, Bocaue, Calumpit, Guiguinto, Sta Maria, Bustos, and Norzagaray Police.

Meanwhile, nine suspects included in the Philippine National Police's drug watchlist were arrested in a series of buy-busts conducted on Thursday by the SDEUs of Meycauayan City, Bocaue, CSJDM, Malolos, and Bulakan.

Seized from the nine suspects were 25 sachets of suspected shabu, assorted drug paraphernalia, and buy-bust money.

In CSJDM, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) dismantled a makeshift drug den.

Police said four men identified as Prince Edgard Austria Tomas, 24; Rennel Marinas Baniaga, 47; Aljon Princepe Malaluan, 23; and Raymundo Cainoy Cabiles, 39, were arrested.

Police seized seven sachets with around 12 grams of suspected shabu worth P82,000, assorted drug paraphernalia, and buy-bust money.

An estimated P340,000 worth of suspected shabu was seized from a High-Value Individual (HVI) in Brgy Tartaro, San Miguel, Bulacan on Tuesday, March 21.

A total of 29 persons were arrested in a series of police operations on the second day of the Philippine National Police Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operation (PNP SACLEO) in Bulacan on Saturday, March 4.

The arrested suspects were composed of 21 wanted persons, seven drug personalities, and an Omnibus Election Code violator.

Based on a report sent to Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, the arrested most wanted person was identified as Roger Merino, 64, farmer, of Brgy. Kalawakan, Doña Remedios Trinidad (DRT), Bulacan.

Police said Marino was nabbed by virtue of a warrant issued by the Family Court, Third Judicial Region, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan last Feb.13 for two counts of rape with no bail recommended.

The operation was conducted by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Provincial Field Unit Bulacan together with DRT Municipal Police Station, Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU), and Regional Intelligence Unit (RIU).

Meanwhile, 20 more persons wanted for various criminal offenses were arrested by tracker teams of Bulacan 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC) and police stations of San Ildefonso, Meycauayan, SJDM, Guiguinto, Malolos, Hagonoy, San Rafael, Baliwag, Calumpit, and Sta. Maria.

All suspects are presently under the custody of the arresting police units and stations.

Meanwhile, seven drug personalities were apprehended in a series of anti-illegal drug operations carried out by the Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) of Pandi, San Miguel, Obando and Bulacan police.

Recovered from the suspects were eight sachets of suspected shabu and five sachets containing alleged dried marijuana leaves and the buy-bust money.

The arrested suspects and recovered items were brought to the Bulacan Provincial Forensic Unit (PFU) for appropriate examination.

Criminal complaints for violation of Republic Act of 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 will be filed against the suspects, police said.

In a checkpoint in the City of San Jose Del Monte, a motorcycle rider identified as Arwin Belarmino was caught carrying a gun without a permit. He was immediately arrested for alleged violation of Republic Act 10591 in relation to the Omnibus Election Code.

Recovered from him was one Squires Bingham, a .38-caliber pistol, live ammunition, and a motorcycle. 

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