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251 nabbed in QCPD’s intensified weeklong anti-crime ops
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) apprehended 251 individuals during an intensified weeklong anti-crime operation from March 2 to 8.
The arrested individuals include 89 wanted persons, 91 involved in illegal gambling, 62 drug suspects, and nine for illegal firearms possession.
During the anti-drug operations, 62 suspects were arrested and PHP1.8 million worth of illegal drugs were confiscated.
Operations against illegal gambling resulted in the arrest of 91 individuals and the confiscation of PHP30,772 in bet money.
The QCPD also arrested 50 most wanted persons and 39 other wanted persons.
Furthermore, eight operations against illegal firearms led to the recovery of 11 firearms and the arrest of nine individuals.
Separately, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded 11 confirmed election-related incidents ahead of the May 12 midterm polls, with nine being violent incidents.
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