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9 Bulacan barangays declared drugs-free

Jul 27, 2023 08:21 AM

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.

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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.

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12 law violators arrested in Bulacan police ops

Jul 22, 2023 05:04 PM

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).

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P1.2-M worth of illegal drugs seized in Bulacan, 3 suspects arrested 

Jul 20, 2023 08:19 AM

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.

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Bulacan police arrest 15 persons in anti-criminality operations

Jul 6, 2023 03:52 PM

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. 

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(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.

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10 drug suspects, 4 wanted felons, 2 gamblers arrested in Bulacan

Jun 28, 2023 02:00 PM

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.

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(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.

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Bulacan police arrest 16 law violators, seize guns and drugs

Jun 24, 2023 05:16 PM

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)

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22 drug suspects, wanted persons nabbed in Bulacan

Jun 21, 2023 12:43 PM

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.

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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.

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Cops conduct outreach program in Bulacan's Last Frontier

Jun 21, 2023 08:20 AM
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(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.

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PNP seizes nearly 7,000 registered SIM cards in Bulacan raid

Jun 15, 2023 05:09 PM

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.

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Bulacan anti-crime ops net robber, 17 other lawbreakers

Jun 14, 2023 02:14 PM

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

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(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

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18 nabbed in Bulacan anti-criminality operations

Jun 13, 2023 02:20 PM

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.

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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

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P1-M marijuana seized in Bulacan

Jun 11, 2023 02:02 PM

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.

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CIDG seizes P201M worth of fake Crocs, other footwear in Bulacan raids

Jun 7, 2023 10:02 AM

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

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Handcuffed teen found dead in Bulacan

May 29, 2023 01:20 PM

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.

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5 drug pushers fall, P884,000 shabu seized in Pampanga, Bulacan

May 14, 2023 12:47 PM

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.

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Two retiring policemen recognized in Bulacan

May 13, 2023 01:04 PM

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(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.

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24 arrested in Bulacan in series of anti-crime operations

May 11, 2023 01:35 PM

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.

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Bulacan cops arrest 24 suspects in anti crime ops

May 6, 2023 12:43 PM

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.

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Anti-crime drive nets 19 individuals in Bulacan

Apr 30, 2023 08:33 AM

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.

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Robbery holdup suspects nabbed by Bulacan police

Apr 28, 2023 12:01 PM
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(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.

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Fernando, Castro lead closing ceremony of Bulacan PNP Sportsfest

Apr 25, 2023 10:26 AM
Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando addresses the participants to the PNP Sportsfest 2023  at Camp General Alejo Santos, City of Malolos, Bulacan on Monday, April 24, 2023. With Fernando were Vice Gov. Alexis C. Castro seated (in a white shirt) and Bulacan Philippine National Police officials headed by Col. Relly B. Arnedo. (Photo courtesy of Bulacan Provincial Police Office)

Governor Daniel R. Fernando and Vice Governor Alexis C. Castro led the closing ceremony of the Bulacan Sportsfest 2023 on Monday, April 24, inside Camp General Alejo Santos, the Bulacan Provincial Police Office (PPO) in the City of Malolos said.

The highlights of the event was the awarding of prizes and trophies to the winning teams and individuals. The annual sportsfest was participated in by the police stations in four cities and 20 municipalities in the province of Bulacan.

Fernando congratulated the winning teams that participated in the Bulacan PPO Sportsfest 2023 which carried the theme "Lakas ng Katawan, Talas ng Isipan." He said the sports competition was aimed at promoting camaraderie, a healthy lifestyle, and awareness.

According to Fernando, a sportsfest is important in developing the talent and skills of every policeman in Bulacan, as this will give him additional strength and capability in performing his duties.

He requested Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, and chiefs of police of the four cities and 20 municipalities, their men and women, to be vigorous in carrying out their mission of protecting the peace and order in the province

 

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PNP conducts human rights seminar in Bulacan

Apr 21, 2023 08:16 AM

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.

 

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Cops arrest 3 drug peddlers, 10 law violators in Bulacan

Apr 18, 2023 11:56 AM
  

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.

Drug peddlers arrested.jpg(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.

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P295,000 ’shabu’ seized; 10 suspects arrested in Bulacan

Apr 16, 2023 04:24 PM
  

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.

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P129K worth of shabu seized; 14 arrested in Bulacan

Apr 6, 2023 01:32 PM
  

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)

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Over P100,000 worth of illegal drugs seized, suspects arrested

Apr 2, 2023 03:52 PM
  

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.

(Photo from Bulacan Provincial Police Office Facebook page/ MANILA BULLETIN)

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.

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

By GMA Integrated News
Published March 26, 2023 11:54am
Updated March 26, 2023 12:33pm

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.

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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.

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

Published March 27, 2023 10:40am

TINGNAN: Composite sketch sa suspek sa pagpatay sa hepe ng San Miguel Bulacan Police.

????: PNP-PIO @dzbb pic.twitter.com/dw3btwvDMJ

— Mark Makalalad (@MMakalalad) March 27, 2023

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.

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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.

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36 arrested in 3-day anti-criminality operation in Bulacan

Apr 1, 2023 1:23 PM
  

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.

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P340K worth of suspected shabu seized in Bulacan

Mar 22, 2023 11:23 AM

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.

Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, identified the arrested suspect as Christopher Ruvas alias "Parak," 35, of San Pedro City, Laguna.

He was caught in the act of selling one plastic sachet of suspected shabu to a police poseur buyer.

The confiscated illegal drug weighed 50 grams with a street value of P340,000. Also recovered were one black bag, a Suzuki motorcycle UB125, and the buy-bust money.

Col. Arnedo said the apprehension of the suspect was the result of the coordinated efforts of the San Miguel police station; Bulacan Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU), and the 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC) 3rd Maneuver Platoon.

The arrested suspect and the confiscated illegal drugs were brought to the Bulacan Provincial Forensic Unit for appropriate examination, while an appropriate criminal complaint against the suspect is now being prepared for filing in court.

PNP Region 3 Director, Brig. Gen. Jose S. Hidalgo Jr., stated that as part of its unrelenting fight against illegal substances, the Bulacan Provincial Police Office is unrelenting in its pursuit of drug criminals and puts them behind the  bars of justice in compliance with the Chief PNP's directive.

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Bulacan PNP arrests 29 suspects in anti-criminality ops

Mar 4, 2023 10:22 PM
  

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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Man wanted for rape, 6 others nabbed in Bulacan

Published February 27, 2023, 1:11 PM

by Freddie Velez

A 54-year-old man wanted for the crime of rape was arrested by the tracker teams of Norzagaray, Bulacan police station in the province on Sunday, Feb.26.

Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, identified the arrested wanted person as Reniel Cabalog, of North Hills Village, Barangay Bitungol, Norzagaray, Bulacan.

The suspect was arrested by the tracker teams by virtue of an arrest warrant for rape issued by Judge Felix Baquirin Rodriguez Jr., acting Presiding Judge of  Regional Trial Court 9th Judicial Region, Branch 29 San Miguel, Zamboanga Del Sur, with no bail recommended.

Similarly, two persons also wanted by law were  apprehended in different police operations by the tracker teams of Malolos City and Sta. Maria police.

They were arrested for the crimes of estafa  or violation of Batas Pambansa Blg. 22 ( An Act Penalizing the Making or  Drawing and Issuance of a Check Without Sufficient Funds or Credit and For other Purposes) and anti-violence against women and children (Republic Act 9262).

The accused were placed under the custody of the arresting unit or police station.

Meanwhile, the Station Drug Enforcement Units Pandi, Angat, and San Jose Del Monte City police arrested Albert Iglesia, Marvin Cerbito, King Jerome Sandoy, and Alvin Solomon in a series of anti-illegal drug operations.

Recovered were seven sachets of suspected shabu, drug paraphernalia, and marked money.

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Bulacan cops seize P123,000 shabu in anti-illegal drug ops

Published February 26, 2023, 12:45 PM

by Freddie Velez

Seven drug suspects yielded a total of P123,000 worth of alleged shabu in a series of drug bust operations conducted by the police in Bulacan on Sunday, Feb. 26.

The buy-bust operations were launched by the Station Drug Enforcement Unit of Malolos City, Bocaue, San Ildefonso, and Calumpit police.

Based on the reports submitted to Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, the arrested suspects were identified as Jei Gei Saminiano alias “Jeje,” Darwin Yap, Mark Noriel Yason alias “Dolpi,” Ricky Galvez alias “Eking,” Rico Francisco, Gerbie Dela Cruz alias “Embot,” and Ariel Lazatin.

Police seized from the suspects a total of 32 sachets of suspected shabu valued at P123,000.

On Saturday, Feb. 25, four felons wanted for various crimes were also apprehended by the cops.

Two of them were identified as Marjun Valdez, 24, wanted for the crime of rape; and Ryan Fabunan, 36, wanted for robbery.

They were arrested by the tracker teams of Plaridel and Calumpit police, respectively.

Two other felons were also arrested by warrant officers of Plaridel and Bocaue police which are wanted for grave oral defamation and qualified theft.

Col. Arnedo said the Bulacan police, under the guidance of the newly designated Central Luzon Police Regional Director Brig. Gen. Jose S. Hidalgo Jr., conducted these intensified police operations as part of their relentless pursuit against criminality.

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Police dismantle 2 drug dens, arrest 33 in Bulacan

Published February 24, 2023, 2:26 PM

by Freddie Velez

Operatives of the Bulacan police dismantled two alleged drug dens and arrested 33 persons for various offenses in the province on Thursday, Feb. 23, and Friday, Feb. 24.

In a report submitted to Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, the drug dens were located in Barangay Balayong, Malolos City and in San Martin IV, City of San Jose Del Monte (CSJDM).

The operations also led to the arrest of eight drug suspects and the recovery of 16 sachets of “shabu” worth of P41,200, assorted drug paraphernalia, and marked money.

Meanwhile, two suspected drug peddlers, identified as Kenneth Abutal and Gilbert Diez alias “Mandirigma,” were also arrested in Barangay Lawa by the operatives of the Meycauayan City police.

Seized were three sachets of suspected shabu worth P15,000, a cal .38 revolver, and marked money.

A series of buy-bust operations conducted on Feb. 23 by the Station Drug Enforcement Units (SDEU) of San Rafael, Bocaue, Hagonoy, Sta. Maria and Plaridel led to the apprehension of seven drug dealers and in the confiscation of 28 sachets of suspected shabu and marked money.

A series of hot pursuit operations by tracker teams from the 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC), CSJDM, Meycauayan City, Norzagaray, San Ildefonso, Hagonoy, Malolos City, Plaridel, Bocaue, Balagtas, and Obando police resulted in the successful arrest of 16 persons wanted for various criminal offenses.

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3 nabbed for robbery, illegal possession of guns in Bulacan

Published February 22, 2023, 11:22 PM

by Freddie Velez

Police arrested two men for illegal possession of firearms and a robbery suspect in separate operations in Bulacan on Tuesday, Feb. 21. 

Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director said that operatives of Meycauayan City Police implemented a search warrant in Brgy. Tugatog, which resulted in the arrest of Rolando Montes, 53, a goldsmith. The warrant was issued by the Municipal Trial Court (MTC) Branch 1.

During the search, police recovered a .38-caliber revolver with six live bullets, two more bullets, a black holster, and a green sling bag.

Bocaue police also carried out a search warrant issued by Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 81, Malolos City, which led to the apprehension of Ranilo Espe alias “Bosyo”, 43, of Barangay Lolomboy, Bocaue. 

Seized from him was a .38-caliber revolver loaded with five live bullets. 

Meanwhile, a police team from the City of San Jose Del Monte responded to a robbery incident in Brgy. Muzon and arrested the suspect identified as John Marwell Bernal. 

At knife point, the suspect reportedly robbed a victim of personal items worth P78,700.

The said items were recovered and returned to the victim. However, the weapon used and the victim’s wallet with cash were not found.

Police learned that Bernal and his group were involved in previous robbery incidents in the area.

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18 arrested in Bulacan for various crimes

Published February 22, 2023, 1:41 PM

by Freddie Velez

Operatives of the Bulacan police collared five illegal drug peddlers, a notorious criminal gang leader, and 12 felons wanted for various criminal offenses in the province on Tuesday, Feb.21.

In a report submitted to Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, the arrested drug suspect was identified as Abelardo Batingan Alias “Abel,” 56, who is tagged as the Top 10 in the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) target list.

Arnedo said Batingan was arrested by operatives of the City of San Jose Del Monte Police Station in Barangay Graceville, CSJDM during a drug buy-bust operation.

Recovered from the suspect were seven sachets of suspected shabu with an estimated worth of P40,800 and marked money.

A series of buy-bust operations by the Station Drug Enforcement Units (SDEU) of Baliwag City, Calumpit, Norzagaray, and Marilao police resulted in the arrest of  four drug dealers and the confiscation of nine sachets of suspected shabu, a sachet of suspected dried marijuana, and marked money.

Operatives of CSJDM police arrested Vincent Delos Santos, the identified leader of the criminal gang “COPLAN SPROAT,” which is notorious for robberies and other illegal activities.

Delos Santos was arrested by virtue of an arrest warrant issued by Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 78, CSJDM, Bulacan, for the crime of robbery.

A series of pursuit operations by tracker teams from Baliwag City, Norzagaray, Bulakan, Hagonoy, Pandi, Guiguinto, San Miguel, CSJDM, Pulilan, and Bocaue police resulted in the successful arrest of 12 felons wanted for various criminal offenses.

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Cops nab 13 felons, 3 illegal gamblers in Bulacan

Published February 21, 2023, 11:34 AM

by Freddie Velez

Bulacan police officers nabbed 13 wanted persons and three illegal gamblers on Monday, Feb. 20.

Based on the report to Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, the Malolos City police arrested Luis Jericho Cruz, 18, who is wanted for rape in Brgy. Bulihan, Malolos, Bulacan on Monday.

Police served the warrant of arrest against the suspect issued by Judge Francisco Macapagal Beley of Regional Trial Court Branch 4, Malolos City, Bulacan, with a P200,000 bail recommended.

There are also 12 other wanted persons collared in different police operations conducted by the tracker teams of Malolos, Meycauayan, Pulilan, Calumpit, Bocaue, Angat, San Miguel, San Jose Del Monte, Sta. Maria, Bocaue, and Balagtas.

They were arrested for the crimes of serious physical injuries, qualified theft, slight physical injuries, rape, estafa, attempted homicide, malicious mischief, reckless imprudence resulting in damage to property, violence against women and children (RA 9262), and sexual assault.

Meanwhile, three illegal gamblers were also arrested in an anti-illegal gambling operations launched by the operatives of San Ildefonso and Hagonoy police on the same day.

The violators were caught in the act of conducting illegal bookies activities and the illegal card game “pares-pares.”

Recovered were papelitos, ballpen, playing cards and bet money in different denominations.

The accused were placed under the custody of the arresting police units/stations.

Criminal charges have been filed against the suspects, police said.

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Bulacan cops nab 18 drug peddlers, 10 illegal gamblers, 6 wanted persons in anti-crime ops

Published February 15, 2023, 4:18 PM

by Freddie Velez

Eighteen suspected drug peddlers, 10 illegal gamblers, and six wanted persons were arrested by Bulacan police in a series of anti-crime operations on Tuesday, Feb. 14, and Wednesday, Feb. 15.

Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, said the 18 drug personalities were arrested in buy-bust operations conducted by the Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) of Pulilan, San Miguel, Pandi, City of San Jose del Monte (CSJDM), Hagonoy, Marilao, and City of Meycauayan on Feb. 15.

Police said one of the arrested suspects is Pastor Lumontad alias Bikoy of Sapang Palay Proper, CSJDM, also tagged in a series of robbery-holdups in the towns of CSJDM, Marilao, and Sta. Maria. Two grenades were recovered from him.

The other arrested drug suspects were identified as Romeo Banto of Taal, Pulilan; Roel Gamao of Tibag, Pulilan; Jerome Tolentino of Buliran, San Miguel; Renzky Manapol; Richard Vergara; and Ramil Francisco, all of Mapulang Lupa, Pandi; Marco Candelario and Marialyn Reyes, both of Sapang Palay Proper, CSJDM; Jayson de Leon of Mercado, Hagonoy; Condrado Santos of San Pascual, Hagonoy; Joey Cailao of Bancal Extension, Meycauayan; Joe Bryan Santos of Lambakin, Marilao; Lormito Culianan of Ubihan, Meycauayan; Tess Beltran of Saog, Marilao; Vincent Caluza, Rhoda May Cortez and David Macapagal, all of Novaliches, Quezon City.

Seized during the operations were 49 sachets of suspected shabu, nine sachets of marijuana, and buy-bust money.

Meanwhile, on Valentine’s Day, 10 illegal gamblers were arrested in separate anti-illegal gambling operations conducted by operatives of Malolos City Police and Bulacan 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company, and Baliwag City Police.

Nine were caught in the act of playing card game “pusoy,” while one was nabbed for collecting bets while posing as a Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) agent.

Confiscated from the suspects were a set of playing cards, “papelitos”, and bet money in different denominations.

Also on the same day, six persons wanted by law were arrested in manhunt operations launched by the tracker teams of Bocaue, Norzagaray, Malolos, CSJDM, and Sta. Maria Police Stations.

They were arrested for crimes of robbery, estafa, and violation of Republic Act 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000) and R.A. 7610 Section 10(A) (Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act.).

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28 arrested in string of anti-criminality operations in Bulacan

Published February 9, 2023, 3:15 PM

by Freddie Velez

Bulacan police officers arrested a man in possession of a gun who was challenging residents and passersby to a fight in a neighborhood in the town of Hagonoy in the province of Bulacan on Wednesday, Feb.8.

In report to Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, the arrested man was identified as Emmanuel Pagarigan, 31.

Investigation showed that the Hagonoy police station received a phone call from a concerned citizen informing them that a man armed with a gun was making trouble by challenging persons he met in the area. The incident happened at around 2:45 a.m.

Responding operatives from the Hagonoy police immediately went to the area and saw Pagarigan carrying a revolver gun.

The cops arrested Pagarigan and confiscated around 0.5 grams of alleged shabu with a Dangerous Drug Board (DDB) value of P3,400 from the suspect.

A total of P181,288 worth of suspected shabu was seized by the Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) operatives of City of San Jose Del Monte (CSJDM) Angat, Balagtas, Norzagaray, and Meycauayan City from 17 arrested drug peddlers.

Manhunt operations by tracker teams from the CSJDM, San Miguel, Balagtas, Marilao, Guiguinto, and Malolos City police led to the arrest of 10 wanted felons for various violations of the law.

Col. Arnedo said the Philippine National Police (PNP) continues to pursue its enhanced campaign against illegal substances and apprehend felons wanted by the law and bring them to justice.

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28 arrested in string of anti-criminality operations in Bulacan

Published February 9, 2023, 3:15 PM

by Freddie Velez

Bulacan police officers arrested a man in possession of a gun who was challenging residents and passersby to a fight in a neighborhood in the town of Hagonoy in the province of Bulacan on Wednesday, Feb.8.

In report to Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, the arrested man was identified as Emmanuel Pagarigan, 31.

Investigation showed that the Hagonoy police station received a phone call from a concerned citizen informing them that a man armed with a gun was making trouble by challenging persons he met in the area. The incident happened at around 2:45 a.m.

Responding operatives from the Hagonoy police immediately went to the area and saw Pagarigan carrying a revolver gun.

The cops arrested Pagarigan and confiscated around 0.5 grams of alleged shabu with a Dangerous Drug Board (DDB) value of P3,400 from the suspect.

A total of P181,288 worth of suspected shabu was seized by the Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) operatives of City of San Jose Del Monte (CSJDM) Angat, Balagtas, Norzagaray, and Meycauayan City from 17 arrested drug peddlers.

Manhunt operations by tracker teams from the CSJDM, San Miguel, Balagtas, Marilao, Guiguinto, and Malolos City police led to the arrest of 10 wanted felons for various violations of the law.

Col. Arnedo said the Philippine National Police (PNP) continues to pursue its enhanced campaign against illegal substances and apprehend felons wanted by the law and bring them to justice.

 

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Bulacan police seize over P400K worth of illegal drugs; arrest 4

Published February 7, 2023, 11:19 AM

by Freddie Velez

Police confiscated over P400,000 worth of alleged illegal drugs and arrested four drug peddlers in two separate buy-bust operations held in the province of Bulacan on Sunday, Feb. 5.

In a report submitted by Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, to Central Luzon police regional director Brig. Gen Cesar R. Pasiwen, the first two arrested suspects were identified as Marohom Macabantog alias “Ama,” 47, a native of Marawi City, residing in Barangay Tiaong, Guiguinto, and Cesar Pilapil Payao, 58, of Brgy. Santol, Balagtas, Bulacan.

The duo was arrested during a joint buy-bust operation conducted by the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit (RPDEU) 3 with the operatives of Guiguinto police. Confiscated from them were five plastic sachets of shabu with an estimated weight of 51.6 grams worth P345,800; one piece of P1,000 marked money, and one brown sling bag.

Personnel of the Marilao police conducted an anti-illegal drug operation in Barangay Abangan Norte, Marilao which resulted in the arrest of suspected drug dealers Yoej Vincent Munsayac, 23, single, self-employed, of Barangay Tambubong, Bocaue; and Lian Reyes Alilio, single, self-employed, of Guiguinto, Bulacan, both residing at Sta Rita, Pampanga.

Seized from Munsayac and Alilio were four plastic sachets of shabu weighing 7.5 grams and worth P91,000, and two plastic sachets containing suspected marijuana weighing around 67.4 grams and with an estimated value of P61,100.

Also confiscated from the suspects were P1,500 marked money, boodle money, three smartphones, and a Hyundai Accent.

The suspects were brought to the Bulacan Provincial Forensic Unit.

 

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Bulacan cops seize P14.5-M illegal drugs, arrest 208 persons in anti-crime ops

Published January 30, 2023, 3:07 PM

by Freddie Velez

Bulacan police seized an estimated P14.5 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested 208 suspected lawbreakers during the week-long anti-criminality operations in the province from January 23 to 29.

According to a report submitted to Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, 86 people were arrested in a series of anti-drug busts conducted by Station Drug Enforcement Units (SDEUs) of the Bulacan Police.

Seized were 288 sachets of suspected shabu, 31 sachets of dried marijuana leaves with a total value of P14,501,737.04, assorted drug paraphernalia, and buy-bust money.

Meanwhile, 102 wanted persons were nabbed during the implementation of the warrants of arrest by law enforcers in the province.

Police also said 20 gamblers were arrested in separate anti-illegal gambling operations. They were caught in the act of engaging in illegal cockfighting, playing card games and “cara y cruz.”

Confiscated from the suspects were assorted gambling paraphernalia and bet money in different denominations.

 

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Bulacan welcomes pilgrim relics of St. Therese of the Child of Jesus 

Published January 28, 2023, 9:41 AM

by Freddie Velez

Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando, in cooperation with the Military Ordinariate of the Philippines, joined the Diocese of Malolos in welcoming the fifth Philippine visit of the pilgrim relics of St. Therese of the Child Jesus in celebration of her 150th birth and 100th beatification anniversaries.

Fernando led the recitation of a prayer in front of the capitol in the City of Malolos, Bulacan on Friday, Jan. 27.

After the prayer, the pilgrim relics of St. Therese were taken to Camp General Alejo Santos for a holy Mass, presided by Bishop Dennis C. Villarojo.

Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando welcomes the Pilgrim Relics of St. Therese of the Child Jesus as it passes in front of the Bulacan Provincial Capitol, City of Malolos, Bulacan on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. The relics from the Basilica of Lisieux, France are set to stay with the Diocese of Malolos from Jan. 26-28, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Provincial Government of Bulacan / MANILA BULLETIN)

The “centennial reliquary,” which contains the saint’s leg bone (right femur), came from the Basilica of Lisieux, France. It will stay with the Diocese of Malolos from Jan. 26 to 28, before visiting other parts of the country.

According to Fernando, welcoming and accepting the relics of St. Therese helps to strengthen the faith of Bulakenyos.

“Tayong mga Bulakenyo ay likas na may takot sa Diyos at may matatag na pananampalataya sa Panginoon. Sa ating pagtanggap sa labi ni St. Therese ay isang paraan hindi lang upang maipagpatuloy ang kanyang layuning maging misyonaryo, ito din ay makakatulong upang mas patatagin pa ang pananampalataya natin dito sa Bulacan (We Bulakenyos are God-fearing and have strong faith in the Lord. Welcoming the relics of St. Therese is not just a way for us to continue her goal of becoming a missionary, but also to further strengthen our faith here in Bulacan),” Fernando said.

Bro. Luis Tan of the Diocese of Malolos also said that giving significance to this practice gives fulfillment to her duty as a Catholic missionary.

“Yung pagdating sa atin ni St. Therese ay napakahalaga sapagkat (The arrival of St. Therese is very important because) to welcome the relics is to welcome the saint herself. ‘Yung pagdalaw niya sa atin, para na ding pagpunta ni St. Therese sa atin at saka eto ‘yung fulfillment ng kanyang naisin nung siya ay madre pa, na maging misyonaryo siya na lilibot sa buong mundo (The visitation of St. Therese to us is the fullfilment of her wish to be a missionary and travel the world when she was still a nun),” Bro. Tan explained.

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Bulacan cops arrest criminal group member, 41 law offenders

Published January 25, 2023, 4:56 PM

by Freddie Velez

Bulacan police arrested a member of a criminal group in the City of San Jose Del Monte (CSJDM) on Tuesday, Jan. 24.

Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, identified the arrested suspect as Jhon Edward Zapata, 22, tagged as a high-value individual, a resident of Barangay Tarcan, Baliuag.

Based on the intelligence report, Zapata is one of the leaders of the Zapata Criminal Group (ZCG) responsible for robbery incidents and proliferation of illegal drugs in the province. He was also included in the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Top 10 target List.

Zapata has a warrant of arrest for the crime of robbery in an uninhabited place issued by the Municipal Trial Court Branch 1 of Lucena City, Quezon.

One the same day, the police also arrested Raine Aajonus Gaviola, a city-level most wanted person of CSJDM, for two counts of statutory rape.

Gaviola was nabbed by virtue of a warrant of arrest issued by Regional Trial Court Branch 5-Family Court in CSJDM, Bulacan on Jan. 11, 2023, with no bail recommended.

Meanwhile, 40 law offenders were also arrested in a series of anti-criminality operations launched by Bulcan police. Twenty-three of the apprehended were wanted persons

Seventeen drug personalities were also nabbed in anti-illegal drugs operations conducted by the Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) of Bocaue, Malolos City, Marilao, Meycauayan City, Pulilan, San Miguel, CSJDM, and Sta. Maria on the same day.

Seized from the suspects were 67 sachets of suspected shabu, five sachets of suspected marijuana with an estimated value of P143,912; drug paraphernalia and buy-bust money

 

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Over P13-M shabu seized, drug peddler arrested in Bulacan sting

Published January 26, 2023, 1:01 PM

by Freddie Velez

Joint operatives of Marilao Police and the Bulacan Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU) seized more than P13 million worth of shabu from an alleged drug peddler in Barangay Loma De Gato, Marilao, Bulacan on Wendesday night, Jan. 25.

Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, identified the apprehended suspect as Marlo Palmario, 44, of Novaliches, Caloocan City.

Palmario was arrested while in the act of selling a plastic sachet of suspected shabu to a police officer who posed as a buyer.

Confiscated from the suspect were two packs of high-grade shabu in Chinese tea bags with a total estimated weight of 2,050 grams and a street value of P13,940,000, and 67 pieces of P1,000 bill boodle money.

The arrested suspect and the confiscated illegal drugs were brought to Bulacan Provincial Forensic Unit for examination.

Appropriated charges will be filed in court against the suspect, police said.

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Cop’s son dies after accidentally shooting self with dad’s gun inside Bulacan school  

Published January 26, 2023, 1:06 PM

by Freddie Velez

A 12-year-old son of a policeman died after he accidentally shot himself with his father’s gun inside a school in Barangay Muzon, City of San Jose Del Monte (CSJDM), on Thursday morning, Jan. 26.

Lt. Col. Ronaldo Lumactod, CSJDM police chief, said the boy died at about 1:00 p.m. in the hospital due to a bullet wound. A shrapnel was recovered from the skull of the victim.

Based on the report submitted to Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, the incident happened at around 5:40 a.m. on Thursday inside the school’s comfort room.

Investigation revealed that the boy took the issued firearm of his father, who is a police officer currently assigned in Camp Crame, Quezon City, from their house and brought it to the school.

The victim apparently toyed with the gun which accidentally went off. The bullet hit his chin and went through his nasal cavity, police said.

Teachers rushed the injured boy to a nearby hospital. He was transferred to the Skyline Hospital and Medical Center where he died.

 

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4 carnappers arrested in Bulacan

Published January 16, 2023, 1:58 PM

by Freddie Velez

Four persons allegedly behind the carnapping of a tricycle were arrested by members of the Angat police station in Bulacan on Monday, Jan. 16.

Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, identified the arrested suspects as Mac Henry Castillo, John Patrick Tambiao, Anelica Tagoon, and Ara Mia Casalla.

Prior to their arrest, the police said the victim went to the Angat police station and informed them that his tricycle that was parked nearby was stolen at around 12:45 am.

Patrolling policemen intercepted the suspects who were onboard the stolen tricycle in Barangay Sta. Cruz, Angat, Bulacan.

On Sunday, Jan. 15, five drug peddlers and a wanted person were apprehended during an enhanced police operation in the province.

Arnedo said the five drug peddlers were arrested during a drug buy-bust operation by Pandi and Bocaue police anti-drug operatives.

The suspects were identified as Moises Santos, Rodel Reyes, Michael Diaz, Mark Anthony Calma, and Christian Romance.

Recovered from them were a total of eight sachets of suspected shabu and marked money.

Meanwhile, a tracker team from Malolos City police, together with the 301 Mobile Company, Regional Mobile Force Battalion 3, served a warrant of arrest to a suspect identified only as Villanosa in Bangkal, Malolos City, for Reckless Imprudence Resulting in Physical Injury and Abandonment of a person in danger.

Arnedo said the Bulacan police has intensified its campaign against all forms of criminality in conformity with the directives of Central Luzon police regional Brig. Gen. Cesar R. Pasiwen in keeping peace and order in the region.

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Bulacan cops arrest 2 swindlers in Baliuag City

Published January 10, 2023, 9:24 AM

by Freddie Velez

Intelligence operatives of the Baliwag City Police Station arrested two individuals in an entrapment operation for alleged swindling, estafa, robbery extortion, and falsification of public documents in Brgy. Bagong Nayon, Baliwag City, Bulacan on Monday, Jan. 9.

Based on the report received by Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, the entrapment operation was conducted inside a fast-food restaurant at around 5:15 p.m. following a report from the victim.

The arrested suspects were identified as Melanie Pastrana, 49, a teacher, from Barangay Malipampang, San Ildefonso, and Christopher Verdillo, 46, driver, from Barangay Malamig, Bustos. They were arrested after they received the marked “boodle” money from the complainant.

Based on the initial transaction on July 8, 2022, a sum of P503,000 was received by the suspects as payment to facilitate and expedite the transaction for the transfer of the land title for a property acquired by the victim.

The victim claimed that the suspects failed to complete the transfer because the documents they provided from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) were allegedly fabricated.

The victim asked for the help of authorities when Pastrana and her cohort demanded an additional P500,000 in exchange for an immediate transaction for the transfer of the land title.

Appropriate criminal complaints are being prepared against the suspects who are presently detained at the Baliwag City police station.

Arnedo said the Bulacan police remain zealous in its efforts to bring before the bars of justice scrupulous individuals who take advantage of the crisis situation and lure innocent and vulnerable civilians to become victims of fraud and other abuse.

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Police arrest 4 wanted persons, 6 drug suspects in Bulacan

By Freddie Velez   January 8, 2023, 12:36 PM

The Bulacan police arrested four wanted persons and six drug suspects in a series of intensified anti-crime operations in Bulacan on Saturday, Jan. 7, and Sunday, Jan. 8.

Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, said the joint manhunt operation conducted by the City of San Jose Del Monte (CSJDM) police, Regional Intelligence Unit (RIU-3), Bulacan Provincial Intelligence Unit, and Malasiqui Municipal police station and Pangasinan Provincial Police Office in CSJMD on Saturday resulted in the arrest of Jan Carlo Guevarra, 19, of Brgy. Warey, Malasiqui, Pangasinan.

Guevara was arrested by virtue of a warrant of arrest for statutory rape issued by the CSJDM Regional Trial Court, Branch 5FC, with no bail recommended

Police operatives from cities of Baliwag, Meycauayan, and San Jose Del Monte also arrested on Sunday three wanted felons for violations of the Cyber Crime Prevention Act of 2012 (Republic Act 10175) Cyber Libel, Acts of Lasciviousness in Relation to Republic Act 7610 or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act,” and Estafa.

Meanwhile, anti-drug operatives of Balagtas, Sta. Maria, Bustos, and San Ildefonso conducted buy-bust operations on Sunday that led to the arrest of six drug dealers identified as Joel Exciya, Jaymar Bravo, Emmanuel Gonzales, Ben De Guzman, Joselito Alcantara, and Edgar Gatdula. Recovered from them were 17 sachets of suspected shabu and marked money.

Col. Arnendo said the Bulacan Philippine National Police’s (PNP) strengthened anti-illegal drug campaign and effective intelligence response to combat these lawbreakers are being carried out with zeal in accordance with the directives of Brig. Gen. Cesar R. Pasiwen, Region 3 police director to maintain peace and order.

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