CAMP GEN. ALEJO SANTOS, Bulacan—A High-Value Individual (HVI) on illegal drugs was arrested by police intelligence units in the City of Baliwag on Wednesday.
Bulacan police director Col. Relly Arnedo said one alias “Paksiw,” 50, resident of Sitio Dike, Poblacion, City of Baliwag who is a drug dealer listed in the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) target and Police Region 3 Top 10 Regional Priority High-Value Individual (HVI) was arrested by his men at about 12:30 a.m. in Barangay Poblacion.
Recovered from the suspect were 5.3 grams of shabu worth P36,040 including marked money.
Similarly, two more drug dealers were arrested in separate drug sting operations by the Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) of Angat and City of Baliwag police stations. Confiscated from them were seven sachets of shabu and marked money.
The arrested suspects and the confiscated pieces of evidence were brought to the Bulacan Provincial Forensic Unit (PFU) for appropriate examination while criminal complaints for violations of R.A. 9165 against the suspects are now being prepared for filing in court.
Also, the tracker teams of the 1st PMFC, Calumpit, Guiguinto, and Plaridel police stations implemented numerous court-issued warrants, leading to the arrest of four individuals wanted for various crimes and offenses. These individuals are presently under the custody of the arresting unit/stations for proper disposition.
These efforts underscore the unwavering dedication of the Bulacan PNP in upholding public safety and combating criminal activities within the province. Under the guidance of Region 3 Police Director Jose Hidalgo Jr., such successful operations manifest the effectiveness of law enforcement in curbing illegal drug trade and apprehending individuals involved in unlawful activities under the “Pulis ng PRO 3, Partner ng Pamayanan” thrust.
