CIDG Nets 2 in Anti-Gunrunning Op in Pampanga
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CIDG Nets 2 in Anti-Gunrunning Op in Pampanga. In a determined effort to curb the proliferation of loose firearms, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) recently arrested two individuals involved in illegal gunrunning activities in Pampanga province.
The operation, which took place on Saturday, is part of an intensified campaign by law enforcement agencies to address the growing issue of unauthorized firearms.
The Operation and Arrest
CIDG Chief Major General Leo Francisco revealed that the suspects, identified as 41-year-old alias “May” and 33-year-old alias “Jay,” were apprehended while attempting to sell firearms to an undercover police buyer in Barangay Pulung Maragul, Angeles City. The operation was meticulously planned and executed, ensuring the suspects were caught in the act.
“I commend the operatives for a successful police operation,” Francisco stated in an official release on Sunday. The prompt and efficient action of the CIDG agents highlights their dedication to maintaining public safety and order.
Legal Proceedings
Following their arrest, charges are being prepared against the suspects. They will face legal proceedings at the Angeles City Prosecutors Office, where they will be held accountable for their involvement in the illegal firearms trade.
This arrest is expected to serve as a deterrent to other individuals engaged in similar activities.
Details of the Broader Impact and Additional Arrests
In a related operation, the Special Action Force, in collaboration with CIDG-Northern Samar, apprehended one of the province’s most wanted criminals. Jose Marion, who ranks among Northern Samar’s top 10 most wanted individuals, was captured in Barangay San Juan, San Isidro town.
Marion faces a warrant of arrest for the murder of Buloy Pajarito, committed on September 5, 2018.
Increased Police Visibility After Shooting Incidents
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is taking additional measures to ensure public safety following two recent shooting incidents in Quezon City and Makati. PNP Chief General Rommel Francisco Marbil has instructed police commanders to enhance visibility and presence across the National Capital Region.
Approximately 600 PNP personnel currently performing administrative duties at Camp Crame will be redeployed to the streets to bolster patrolling efforts.
“More or less around 600 PNP personnel doing administrative duties at Camp Crame will be deployed in the National Capital Region to boost police patrolling the streets,” stated PNP spokesperson Colonel Jean Fajardo in a radio interview on Sunday. This increased visibility aims to prevent further incidents and reassure the public of their safety.
Recent Shooting Incidents
On May 24, Mercedita Gutierrez, the chief of the Registration Section of the Land Transportation Office central office in Quezon City, was tragically shot and killed by a motorcycle-riding assailant in Barangay Pinyahan. Just four days later, businessman Gerrard Raymund Uy allegedly shot and killed 65-year-old family driver Aniceto Mateo in a road rage incident at the EDSA-Ayala Avenue tunnel.
Both suspects in these separate incidents have been apprehended and are now facing criminal charges.
Conclusion
The CIDG recent successes in apprehending gunrunning suspects and wanted criminals underscore the effectiveness of their intensified campaigns. The PNP’s efforts to increase police visibility following high-profile shooting incidents demonstrate a commitment to maintaining public safety.
These actions reflect a broader strategy to combat crime and ensure a safer environment for all citizens.