CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija — Authorities successfully executed a search warrant on Saturday (Oct. 19), in Brgy. Calawagan, Cabanatuan City which led to the arrest of two male suspects and the confiscation of firearms, explosives, and illegal drugs.
According to Col. Ferdinand Germino, Acting Provincial Director of the Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office (NEPPO), the Cabanatuan City Police Station, in coordination with the Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU) of NEPPO armed with search warrants No. 29-2024-Cabanatuan City, and No. 30-2024- Cabanatuan City issued by Hon. Johnmuel Romano Mendoza, Executive Judge, Regional Trial Court, Third Judicial Region, Cabanatuan City for Violation of R.A.10591 and R.A. 9165 proceeded at the residence of alias “Bert” at Sitio Cullaga, Brgy. Calawagan, Cabanatuan City.
Police were able to seize one Taurus Cal .45 pistol with a magazine assembly loaded with 10 live ammunition, one Colt Model 1911 Cal .45 pistol with a magazine loaded with 6 live rounds, 9 heat-sealed plastic sachets containing suspected shabu, an Armscor Cal .9mm pistol with a magazine loaded with 8 live ammunition, one MK2 hand grenade, 2 magazine assemblies for 5.56 caliber, one magazine assembly for Cal .M14, one Armscor Cal .45 pistol with a magazine loaded with 10 live rounds, 23 live rounds for caliber 9mm, one live round for Cal .45, oneCal .22 rifle without a serial number, one unserviceable firearm of unknown caliber, and assorted drug paraphernalia.
Additional heat-sealed plastic sachets containing illegal drugs were also seized from the possession of another suspect identified as alias “Derek.”
Brig. Gen. Federico A. Maranan, Regional Director of Police Regional Office 3, lauded the efforts of the operating team for their swift and precise action.
“The seizure of these dangerous weapons and illegal drugs is a testament to our continuous and unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our communities. We remain dedicated to eliminating criminal activities in the region through intensified intelligence-driven operations,” Maranan emphasized.
Maranan reiterated the commitment of Police Regional Office 3 to intensify its efforts in maintaining peace and order in Central Luzon. He called on the public to continue supporting the police force’s mission in combating illegal drugs and criminal activities to ensure a safer community for all. (UnliNews Online)
