30/09/2026
ARMED DRUG TRAIL ENDS WITH FI***RM, AM******ON AND SUSPECTED SHABU IN BACOLOD CITY
The Philippine National Police, under the command of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., recovered a fi***rm, am******on, and suspected illegal drugs during the implementation of a court-issued Search Warrant in Purok Kagaykay, Barangay 2, Bacolod City, on September 27, 2026.
Personnel of Police Station 2, Bacolod City Police Office, Police Regional Office Negros Island Region, implemented the warrant against alias “Rom,” a male, married, unemployed resident of Purok Kagaykay, Barangay 2, Bacolod City. The operation stemmed from information provided by concerned citizens regarding his alleged threats against unfamiliar individuals in the area whom he allegedly believed to be police assets, with the suspect allegedly seen carrying a fi***rm while making the threats.
Police operatives conducted casing, surveillance, and verification to establish the veracity of the information and monitor the suspect’s activities. Further verification established that alias “Rom” was not a licensed fi***rm holder, leading the operatives to secure a Search Warrant from the court.
The search resulted in the recovery of a fi***rm, am******on, and sachets containing suspected shabu with a total estimated weight of 25 grams and an estimated Standard Drug Price of ₱170,000.00. The recovered items were properly inventoried and documented in the presence of the required witnesses in accordance with existing laws and procedures.
“This operation shows how credible information, proper verification, and lawful police action can prevent fi***rms and illegal drugs from becoming a greater threat to the community. We will remain resolute in protecting the public and enforcing our laws with professionalism and accountability,” PGEN Nartatez said.
“Malaking bagay ang pakikipagtulungan ng mga mamamayan sa pagpapanatili ng seguridad sa kanilang lugar. Hinihikayat natin ang publiko na agad ipaalam sa pulisya ang anumang kahina-hinalang gawain upang maagapan ang mga banta sa komunidad,” he added.
The operation reflects the PNP Focused Agenda, a framework for transformation that strengthens police service through Enhanced Managing Police Operations, particularly in the lawful and effective implementation of police operations.
As the PNP strengthens its efforts to keep communities safe from fi***rms and illegal drugs under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., it assures the public of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”
(PNP-PIO)