PNP-CIDG makes 1,159 arrests in Nov under Oplan Paglalansag Omega, Bolilyo, Ligas

The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) arrested 1,159 suspects in anti-crime operations from November 1 to 30 this year.

CIDG chief Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III announced that these arrests were made during 1,073 operations under various initiatives including Oplan Pagtugis and Oplan Paglalansag Omega.

Oplan Paglalansag Omega resulted in the arrest of 103 individuals and the confiscation of weapons, explosives, and ammunition worth PHP186,860 in bet money was seized during operations against illegal gambling (Oplan Bolilyo).

In Oplan Ligas, which targets illegal liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) refilling and manufacturing, 18 arrests were made and evidence worth PHP19.49 million was seized.

CIDG also recovered evidence valued at PHP1.758 billion in its anti-smuggling and counterfeit product operations, including the dismantling of a large-scale illegal cigarette production network worth over PHP2.4 billion in Bulacan and Valenzuela.

The group made six arrests in anti-terrorism operations and executed 83 operations under the Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act, leading to additional seizures of firearms and ammunition.

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