The Northern Police District (NPD) continues its intensified campaign against illegal drugs and criminality, resulting in the arrest of multiple suspects involved in illegal drug activities, illegal gambling, and theft. The operations led to the confiscation of a total of 31.33 grams of suspected shabu valued at Php 213,044.00 and 6 grams of suspected marijuana valued at Php 720.00.
In Valenzuela City, at around 6:30 PM on July 24, 2025, personnel of Marulas Patrol Base responded to a citizen report of illegal gambling activity at Barangay Marulas. Upon arrival, officers caught a 31-year-old male and a 49-year-old male in the act of playing โCara y Cruz.โ Recovered from the suspects were three one-peso coins, Php400.00 in bet money, and a sachet of suspected shabu weighing 0.25 grams from the possession of one of the suspects. Both individuals were taken into custody, with one facing additional charges for violation of Section 11, Article II of R.A. 9165.
In a separate operation conducted in Valenzuela City at about 5:45 AM on July 25, 2025, personnel of the NPD-District Drug Enforcement Unit (DDEU) and with assistance from Station 2 of the Valenzuela City Police Station, arrested two individuals alias โAyie,โ and alias โNeneโ in a buy-bust operation at Barangay Gen. T. De Leon. The operation was covered by PDEA Coordination. Recovered during the operation was suspected shabu with a minimum weight of 20 grams, valued at Php 136,000.00. The seized drug evidence was properly marked with time, date, and location details and will be turned over to the Northern Police District Forensic Unit for laboratory examination. A formal complaint for violations of Section 5 (Sale) in relation to Section 26 (Conspiracy) and Section 11 (Possession) under R.A. 9165 is being prepared for inquest proceedings.
In Navotas City, a buy-bust operation by NCPS-SDEU at around 12:20 AM on July 25, 2025, led to the arrest of alias โUnongโ, a 42-year-old male drug pusher, at Barangay Sipac Almacen. The operation, coordinated with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), resulted in the seizure of 10.08 grams of suspected shabu worth Php 68,544.00, along with two sachets of shabu, marked buy-bust money, and boodle money. The suspect now faces charges for violations of Sections 5 and 11, Article II of R.A. 9165.
In the early hours of the same day, at around 2:00 AM in Barangay 167, Caloocan City, personnel of the Llano Police Sub-Station observed a suspicious transaction during their routine foot patrol. As they approached, one individual fled, while a 36-year-old male voluntarily surrendered. Seized from his possession was a heat-sealed plastic sachet of suspected shabu weighing approximately 1 gram, with an SDP of Php 6,800.00. He is now facing charges for possession of illegal drugs.
Also on July 25, at about 12:30 AM, alias โCedโ, a 22-year-old male, was caught by barangay tanods after stealing seven bottles of Ginebra San Miguel worth Php 560.00 from a sari-sari store at Barangay 11, Caloocan City. Upon his arrest, authorities recovered 6 grams of suspected marijuana from his possession, valued at Php 720.00. He now faces charges for Theft and Violation of Section 11, Article II of R.A. 9165.
This accomplishment underscores the effectiveness of the NCRPOโs AAA StrategyโAble, Active, and Alliedโa holistic approach to reducing crime and apprehending wanted persons. By enhancing operational capabilities, conducting proactive law enforcement, and fostering community partnerships, the NCRPO, under the leadership of Police Major General Anthony A Aberin, remains committed to ensuring safer communities across Metro Manila.
Police Brigadier General Jerry V Protacio, Acting District Director of the Northern Police District, commended the arresting units for their vigilance and coordination:
โThis arrest demonstrates our unrelenting commitment to justice and public safety. Our operatives, together with our partner agencies, continue to work tirelessly to locate and apprehend individuals who attempt to evade the law.โ
The Northern Police District remains steadfast in its pursuit of justice and in maintaining peace and order through intensified law enforcement operations.
“๐๐ ๐ฝ๐๐๐ค๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐๐จ ๐ผ๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐ค ๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ช๐ก๐๐จ ๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐จ ๐๐”
