LEGAZPI, PHILIPPINES– A rape suspect who has been listed as the fourth most wanted individual in the six-province region by the Police Regional Office–Bicol (PRO5) has been taken into custody in Sorsogon.
In a report on Thursday, PRO5 spokesperson Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib said “Ron,” 42, was located and arrested through a warrant of arrest in Sorsogon City on Wednesday.
“The accused is implicated with six counts of rape, with no bail recommended. After the arrest, the suspect was taken to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Sorsogon Provincial Field Unit for proper disposition,” Calubaquib said.
Meanwhile, a Pasig City resident was arrested for drug trafficking during an entrapment operation in Barangay Concepcion Pequeña, Naga City, on Wednesday.
Calubaquib said the suspect, identified as “Sarang,” was arrested after selling 300 grams of shabu worth PHP2 million to a police undercover agent.
“He was promptly arrested upon confirmation that he was engaged in the sale of illegal drugs to the police poseur buyer. Documentation and marking of evidence were conducted at the crime scene in the presence of required witnesses. He was transported to Police Station 2, Naga City Police Office, for proper processing,” she said.
According to Calubaquib, a thorough investigation is presently being conducted to track down and pinpoint the origin of the illegal drug supply that is circulating in the area.
The regional director of PRO5, Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon praised the team for their outstanding work against illegal substances and emphasized the significance of maintaining continuity in these operations.
He also reassured the public of their commitment to sustain the campaign against illegal drugs.
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