NEARLY 200 people were arrested in separate police operations across Cebu Province from July 13 to 19, 2026, while more than 3,000 others were cited for violating local ordinances.
The week-long campaign included operations against illegal drugs, wanted persons, illegal gambling, and unlicensed firearms.
CPPO Director Col. Abubakar Mangelen Jr. said the accomplishments reflected the sustained efforts of police personnel, with support from local government units, partner agencies, and the community.
Anti-drug operations
As part of its anti-illegal drugs campaign, the CPPO carried out 60 operations that led to the arrest of 78 drug suspects.
Police seized 159.51 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of P1,084,668 during the operations.
Wanted persons, firearms
Police also arrested 52 wanted persons in 52 separate operations and served 56 warrants of arrest.
Of those arrested, 10 were listed as most wanted persons facing serious criminal charges.
Authorities recovered 26 unlicensed firearms. Fourteen were turned over to police stations for verification of their permits, while charges were filed against the holders of the remaining 12 firearms.
The CPPO said it continues to implement Oplan Katok, under which police visit licensed firearm owners whose permits have expired and encourage them to temporarily surrender their weapons.
Gambling, ordinance enforcement
In the campaign against illegal gambling, police arrested 47 people in 23 operations and confiscated P9,318 in gambling proceeds.
The CPPO also recorded 3,171 violations of local ordinances across municipalities and component cities in Cebu Province. Another 1,278 individuals received warnings.
Mangelen commended police personnel across the province for the coordinated anti-criminality campaign. He said the operations succeeded because of the cooperation of local government units, partner agencies, and community members. / AYB