CAMP ALAGAR, Cagayan de Oro City – Through intensified law enforcement efforts, Police Regional Office 10 successfully apprehended 509 individuals during a one-month anti-criminality campaign from January 1 to 31, 2025, leading to significant breakthroughs in the fight against illegal drugs, wanted persons, loose firearms, and other criminal activities across the region.
PRO10 carried out 240 operations, which led to the arrest of 281 individuals and the confiscation of 4,353.328 grams of shabu, with a total estimated Standard Drug Price of PhP29,603,650.40.
In the heightened campaign against illegal gambling, PRO10 conducted 14 operations, resulting in the apprehension of 46 individuals and the confiscation of PhP23,516.00 worth of illegal gambling items.
In the relentless campaign against wanted persons, PRO10 arrested a total of 178 wanted individuals, which comprised 40 Most Wanted Persons and 138 Other Wanted Persons.
In the battle against loose firearms (Kontra Boga), PRO10 conducted 35 operations, resulting in the apprehension of 14 individuals and the confiscation, surrender, or recovery of 34 small arms and five light weapons. Additionally, 564 house visitations for Revitalized Katok (Bilang Boga) were conducted, leading to the voluntary surrender of 18 firearms for safekeeping.
Furthermore, in the intensified campaign against smuggled cigarettes, PRO10 successfully conducted 26 operations, leading to the arrest of 30 individuals and the confiscation of PhP38,903,570.00 worth of smuggled cigarettes. A total of 12 cases have been formally filed in court related to these operations.
PBGEN JAYSEN C DE GUZMAN, Regional Director, PRO10, commended the tireless efforts and steadfast commitment of PRO10’s personnel in safeguarding the peace and security of Northern Mindanao.
“I am proud to acknowledge the relentless efforts of our men and women in uniform, whose hard work has led to these remarkable achievements. Each successful operation is a testament to our unwavering commitment to combat crime and ensure the safety and well-being of the people of Northern Mindanao. Let us all unite and work together to support our mission and create a safer, stronger Northern Mindanao for all,” he stated.
SOURCE: RPIO PRO10
