PRO9 Awards S.W.A.T. Competing Team during 2nd PRO9 SWAT Challenge

PAGADIAN CITY (Aug.14, 2018) – The Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team of Zamboanga City Police Office emerged as the champion  in the City Police Station category during the Police Regional Office 9 (PRO9) SWAT team competition. The first runner-up is Dipolog City Police Office while the team from Pagadian City Police Office came in as second runner-up, the warding ceremony held at Regional mobile Force Battalion 9 Firing range on August 10, 2018.

PRO9 PIO Chief PCINSP Helen Galvez disclosed that the results release by the secretariat of the competition.

Galvez said that PRO9 conducted SWAT team competition of every police units in the region including other guest participants.

On the other hand, in the Public Safety Forces category, the SWAT team of Zamboanga Del Norte Provincial Mobile Forces Company topped the competition while the Regional Mobile Forces Battalion 9 and Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Mobile Forces Company were on the 1st and 2nd runner up position, respectively, Galvez added.

PCISNP Galvez also said that in the PNP/BJMP Category (Guest Participants), the 5th Special Action Battalion of the PNP-SAF dominated the competition. They also bag the Best in Pistol Match and adjudged as Overall Champion of the 4-days competition. The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology 9 and Aviation Security Group 9 came in as 1st and 2nd runner up, respectively.

The Zamboanga City Police Office SWAT Team who was led by Police Inspector Ahmed Czar A. Astapan, also awarded as Best in Rifle match and earned to represent the Police Regional Office 9 in the 2nd National SWAT Challenge will be held this September of this year, Galvez said.

PRO9 Regional Director PCSUPT Billy B Beltran who leads the opening of the 1st stage of competition in Dipolog City and culmination of 4th stage in Zamboanga City. He said that the competition is in line with the PNP's Master Training Action Plan for Calendar Year (CY) 2018, which aims to enhance the "effectiveness and efficiency" as well as the tactical proficiency of every SWAT units in PRO9, Galvez also added.

Galvez explained that the 2nd PRO9 SWAT Competition which was held at the four different venue in Dipolog City, Pagadian City, Ipil and Zamboanga City, respectively from August 6-10, 2018, the competition was anchored with the four events, namely:

Event 1 (Bus Assault), Event 2 (Especially for You-Transition), Event 3 (The sniper initiated assault and door breaking) and Event 4 (Pistol Pintakasi with obstacle course). (By JONG CADION with PRO9 PR) 

Pagadian City Police Station has new COP

Turn-over the command of responsibility spearheaded by 
ZSPPO PD SSUPT. John Gano Guyguyon

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (May 9, 2018) – Police Superintendent Alvin P. Saguban assumed as new acting Chief of Police in this city Tuesday afternoon.

COP Police Superintendent 
Alvin P. Saguban 

Supt. Saguban replace Supt. Benito O Recopuerto during the turn-over the command of responsibility spearheaded by Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Director Senior Superintendent John Gano Guyguyon at the Pagadian City Police Station conference room Tuesday at 1:00pm.

Supt. Recopuerto designated last August 10, 2017 as Officer-in-Charge in this City Police Station and after almost ten months tour of duty, he will reassign to ZSPPO as Deputy Provincial Director for Administration.

“I would like to express my gratitude to all men and women of the Pagadian City Police Station for giving the all-out support to my command and also to the City Officials for the supports and cooperation, thank you very much,” Supt .Recopuerto in his farewell message.

Supt. Saguban was from Panabo City, Davao del Norte, he was assigned in Zamboanga City Mobile Force Company for almost a year before his assignment in this city.

“My only request to all members of Pagadian City Police Station is that we have our police uniform and we have to respect it by wearing properly because this will reflect our attitude image as law enforcer in order to gain respect and support from the community to whom we are servicing. To the people of Pagadian City, we are requesting your support to rally behind us to our plans and mission to establish peace and order. We are here for public service.” the new COP said. (By Jong D. Cadion)

Murder Suspect Arrested in Pagadian City

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (April 17, 2018) - The personnel of Pagadian City Police Station headed by Chief of Police Supt. Benito O. Recopuerto successfully arrested the murder suspect during conduct of police operation at purok 8, Barangay Manga this city Monday at about 11:30am.

Supt. Recopuerto identified the arrested suspect as Reymart Nano Walohan, 21 years old, male, single and a resident of the said place. He was arrested by virtue of warrant of arrest issued by Hon. Ivy F. Damayo-Elviña, Presiding Judge of 9th Judicial Region Branch 21, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur for the crime of murder, docketed under Criminal Case no. 13753-2k18 dated January 31, 2018 with no bail bond recommended.

Subject person arrested is now temporary detained at Pagadian CPS detention cell awaiting court disposition. (By Jong Cadion)

Shooting Incident in Pagadian City

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (April 17, 2018) - Shooting incident transpired at Purok Upo Uno, Barangay Balintawak this city Monday at about 10:20pm.

Pagadian City Chief of Police Supt. Benito O. Recopuerto identified the victim as Ramil Looc Tagalog, 23 years old, male, single and resident of Purok Tisa, Barangay Balintawak this city.

In the initial investigation disclosed that prior to the incident the victim along with his three companions identified as Rodelyn Padogdog (niece of victim), Fredilindo Solis (boyfriend of Rodelyn Padogdog), and certain Leny were on the boulevard located at Barangay Santiago of this city. Meanwhile, at about 10:00pm they decided to go home onboard on a tricycle driven by Fredilino Solis along with Rodelyn and Leny, while the victim rode his motorcycle alone.

While the victim traversing along the national highway of Purok Sili, Barangay Balintawak, two unidentified motorcycle riding criminals onboard on undetermined type of single motorcycle suddenly chased and drove beside the motorcycle driven by the victim and without any apparent reason shot the victim in closed range using caliber 45 pistol. As a result, the victim sustained lone gunshot wound on his head that resulted to his instantaneous death, while suspects fled towards undetermined direction.

PNP personnel of Provincial Crime Laboratory Office responded and arrived at the crime scene and was able to recover one unit cartridge case of caliber 45 pistol.

The personnel of Pagadian City Police Station conducted thorough investigation and follow up operation to possibly identify, locate and arrest the fleeing suspects while motive of the incident is still to be determined. (By Jong Cadion)

Tricycle driver turned over personal belongings Police Station

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (April 14, 2018) – The Pagadian City Police Station headed by Chief of Police Superintendent Benito O. Rocopuerto expressed his gratitude to the Tricycle driver Felmer Jimenez Torres for the job well done for showing a good example as law abiding citizen in this city.

Felmer Jimenez Torres is a 27 years old, married, driver by occupation and a resident of Barangay Tawagan Sur this city. He came to the Police Station to personally report and turned over 2 bags containing 1 unit laptop, 1 unit netbook and other personal belonging were left by his passenger the other day.

The said items were successfully turned over to the owner Mrs Nida Cabot a resident of Pitogo of this province with nothing less. (By Jong Cadion)

City LGU Chief turn-over 8 brand new motorcycle to City Police

PAGADIAN CITY (April 5, 2018) – Pagadian City Police Station Chief of Police Supt. Benito O. Recopuerto expressed his gratitude to Pagadian City Chief Executive Mayor Romeo P. “Tata” Pulmones during the turned-over of 8 brand new motorcycle vehicles Tuesday morning.

The 8 brand new motorcycles will be used to augment the police reaction team and the mobile patrol team against criminalities, Supt. Recopuerto said.

The Police Chief encourage the populace to be more vigilant and do not hesitate to call the Police Attention if any untoward incident occur in order to have a safer place to live, work and do business as well as the oppressor commit justice.

He also added that let us all unite to stop illegal drugs activity in our place as strongly mandate of our President Rodrigo R. Duterte in order to become a progressive City. (By Jong Cadion)

Murder suspect arrested after Service of Warrant Of Arrest

PAGADIAN CITY (April 5, 2018) – The joint operation conducted by the Intelligence Operatives of Pagadian City Police, Dimataling Municipal Police Station and Regional Intelligence Unit 9 successfully arrested the  murder suspect at Purok Esmeralda B, San Jose District this city Tuesday April 3 at 8pm.

Pagadian City Police Chief P/Supt. Benito O. Recopuerto identified the arrested suspect as Roy Ito Mamaling alias “Dodong”, 39 years old, male, married, Filipino presently residing at Purok Esmeralda B, San Jose District, Pagadian City with postal address at Purok 6, Barangay Libertad, Municipality of Dimataling, Zamboanga Del Sur.

Supt Recopuerto disclosed that the suspect was arrested by virtue of Warrant of Arrest issued by Honorable Felix B. Rodriguez, Jr, Acting Presiding Judge, Regional Trial Court, 9^th Judicial Region, Branch 29, San Miguel, Zamboanga Del Sur with Criminal Case No. 15-136 for the crime of Murder issued on March 8, 2016 with no bail recommended.

The suspect is now temporary detained at Pagadian CPS while waiting for court disposition, he said. (By Jong Cadion)

City PNP tightens security measures on this holy week

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PAGADIAN CITY (March 28, 2018) – The Pagadian City Police Station tightened security measures on this holy week celebration particularly in the catholic churches in this city.

City Police Chief PSupt. Benito O. Recopuerto disclosed that he declared Red-alert in the entire city to prevent criminalities during the religious activities.

 PSupt. Recopuerto requested the public particularly the motorists and the riding public to have patience and cooperation during the conduct of checkpoint by the police operatives along the national highway going in and out to the city proper.

He also established Police Assistance Desk and increases police visibility in the Integrated Bus Terminal, Malls, Shopping Centers, Public Market and City Plaza, the City Police Chief said.

PSupt. Recopuerto also requested all the urban barangays chairs to involve in the monitoring against lawless elements within their area of responsibilities thru their barangay tanods and report immediately to the police authorities for appropriate action.

PSupt. Recopuerto said the PNP Provincial Mobile Force and the Army’s 53rd Infantry Battalion augmented the city police operatives in conducted checkpoint.

Zero firecracker-related incident in Pagadian City

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By Hirohito Cadion  January 2, 2018, 4:10 pm

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur -- The police have reported they recorded zero firecracker-related incident during the New Year’s revelry in this city.

Supt. Benito Recopuerto in an interview Tuesday attributed this achievement to the strict implementation of the firecracker ban ordinance and the designation of fireworks display area.

Mayor Romeo Pulmones has designated the City Plaza as the fireworks display center during Christmas and New Year’s Eve revelry.

Reopuerto said that this is the second year this city recorded zero firecracker-related injury since 2016.

He also recognized the effort and support of other government agencies in the campaign against the use of firecrackers like the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), City Health Office and the barangay officials.

This city comprises of 54 barangays 14 of which are classified as urban villages.

Recopuerto announced they would prioritize this year’s campaign against crime those against property, unregistered vehicles and driving without license aside from illegal drugs.

This, as he cited the presence of several unregistered vehicles roaming around the city and drivers without license as well as high incidence on crime against property. (PNA)h

Pagadian City PNP Station has new Police Chief

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (Jan. 2, 2017) -– The local police chief has been relieved from his post and assigned to the Regional Office, directives from the highest official of the Philippine National Police (PNP).

Relieved as city police chief was Supt. Michael Palermo. He was replaced by Supt. Kiram Jimlani, the former deputy provincial director for operations and chief of the intelligence division Zamboanga del Norte Police Provincial Office.

Senior Supt. Sofronio Ecaldre, provincial police director, on Monday told the Philippines News Agency that Palermo was relieved as he ordered the taping of the gun muzzles of policemen contrary to the order of Director-General Ronald Dela Rosa, the PNP chief.

Dela Rosa has stopped the taping of the gun muzzles before Christmas Day, citing such practice did not prevent indiscriminate firing of guns by policemen in past Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Dela Rosa decided to forgo the tapping of the gun muzzles to show to the Filipinos that the policemen are more disciplined under his stewardship.

Ecaldre said Palermo ordered the taping of gun muzzles of the local policemen despite the directive from Dela Rosa, thus, he was relieved from his post effective December 31, 2016.

Jimlani has assured the residents of this city that he will continue to implement the programs of the PNP, especially the war against drugs of President Rodrigo Duterte.

He commended the local police force for the efforts against the sale of illegal firecracker that resulted in zero firecracker-related injury during the New Year revelries. (JDC)

Police, military in Zambo Sur placed on ‘triple red alert’ status

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, Dec. 27 (PNA) -- Police and military forces in this province have been placed on “triple red alert” to be able to swiftly respond to atrocities from lawless and terrorist groups, officials disclosed.

Senior Supt. Sofronio Ecaldre, provincial police director, on Tuesday disclosed they raised the alert status based on the recommendation of the National Security Council following intelligence report of possible attacks and bombings by terrorist groups.

On Christmas eve, 16 people, including a policeman, were injured in a grenade explosion in front of a Catholic church while churchgoers were receiving holy communion in Midsayap, North Cotabato.

However, authorities said the grenade, which was lobbed towards a police car, was the handiwork of a drug syndicate affected by the anti-drug campaign in North Cotabato.

Ecaldre said it was agreed during the Provincial Peace and Order Council meeting that police and soldiers’ visibility will be increase in public places like public markets, plazas, bus terminals, malls, and churches especially on New Year’s eve.

He said the city and municipal police stations would take charge of security in their respective areas while the Provincial Public Safety Company, together with the Army’s 53rd Infantry Battalion, are designated to conduct mobile checkpoints along the national highways.

Supt. Michael Palermo, city police chief, has advised the public to refrain from carrying backpacks while going to public plazas and malls.

Police authorities also advised the public to refrain from igniting firecrackers in welcoming the new year. (PNA)
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PNP adopts tight security to ensure solemn, peaceful ‘Undas’ in Zamboanga del Sur

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PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, Oct. 29 (PNA) – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has adopted tight security measures, dubbed as Oplan Kaluluwa, to ensure the solemn and peaceful observance of the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day in this province.

Senior Supt. Sofronio Ecaldre, provincial PNP director, on Saturday told the Philippines News Agency that the implementation of Oplan Kaluluwa takes effect Sunday, Oct. 30, until Thursday, Nov. 3.

Ecaldre said policemen would be stationed in public and private cemeteries and were tasked to conduct visibility patrols in all public places to thwart any possible disturbance by lawless elements.

There are six cemeteries in this city alone. These included four private, one public and one Chinese cemeteries.

This province comprises of one city and 26 municipalities. Each of the towns has their respective public and private cemeteries.

Ecaldre said that troops from the Army’s First Infantry Division would augment the PNP forces in providing security for the peaceful observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.

He said the soldiers would man the checkpoints along the highways and roads leading to the cemeteries.

In this city, Supt. Michael Palermo, local police chief, has tapped the assistance of the village watchmen (barangay tanods) for traffic management leading to the cemeteries.

Palermo said that Provincial Public Safety Battalion policemen and troops from the Army’s 53rd Infantry Battalion will conduct mobile patrols as well as secure public places like public markets, department stores, seaport and bus terminal.

He said the bringing of bladed weapons, firearms, intoxicating drinks, playing cards, flammable materials and sound system into the cemeteries is prohibited.

He called on the public to cooperate with them since the tight security measure is to ensure the safety of everybody.

He also urged the public to immediately report to them any presence of people acting suspiciously in their respective communities. (PNA)
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Pagadian City police probe school official’s gun slay

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PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, Oct. 26 (PNA) -- The local police has ordered a thorough investigation to track down and arrest the gunmen behind the killing of a school official here Tuesday afternoon.

Police chief, Supt. Michael Palermo, issued the order after he received the report that 64-year-old Elmey Yukoya, was killed while his nine-year-old grandson, Yoriko Montejo, was injured when gunmen on a motorcycle repeatedly shot at them at about 5:20 p.m. Tuesday along Rizal Ave. in Barangay Balangasan here.

Yukoya, who is of Japanese ancestry, is the dean of Graduate School and one of the stockholders of the Southern Mindanao Colleges (SMC).

Yukoya’s wife Santa, 64, and 11-year-old granddaughter, Tisha, were left unscathed in the incident.

Initial investigations showed the victims were in a sports utility vehicle driven by Yukoya when one of the two gunmen repeatedly shot at them.

Yukoya did not make it to the hospital while Montejo is in critical condition.

Palermo ordered investigators to look into all possible motives that could lead to the solution of the case.

(PNA)
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Police shot dead the suspect after stabbing him

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga City (October 24, 2016) – The member of Pagadian City Police operatives landed at the hospital after stabbed by his attacker Saturday evening. The policeman identified as PO1 Rolito Sinajon shot the suspect after attacking him at Barangay Tuburan at 8:30 PM in this city.

Pagadian City Chief of Police Supt. Michael Palermo disclosed that based in the initial investigation the Pagadian City operatives responded the call from the concern citizen regarding the commotion incident happen at Purok Caimito in the said barangay. PO1 Rolito Sinajon, duty operation PNCO, after conducting interview to the two (2) drunken male persons when he was about to leave the area one of the suspects stabbed him from behind using broken glass of beer that caused him to retaliate and shot his attackers using his service pistol.

PO1 Sinajon was brought by the responding police operatives to the Pagadian City Medical Center for his immediate medical treatment while the other police operatives conducted hot pursuit operations against to the other unidentified fleeing suspect wearing blue t-shirt, curly hair, 5’9” in height and slim built.

Supt. Palermo identified the attacker as Junjie Oberez y Babao, 23 years old, male, single, welder and a resident of Purok Chico Hills, Barangay Tuburan, this city, was died on the spot after sustaining two (2) entrance gun shot wounds at the left side portion of the upper body and two (2) exit gun shot wounds at the right portion of the upper body.

Supt. Palermo added that before the incident the suspect together with his companion having drinking spree beside the road.

The police operatives recovered from the crime scene were three (3) pieces of 9mm fired cartridge cases.

By Jong Cadion

Nurse charge for serious physical injury

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (October 7, 2016) - The operatives of Pagadian City Police Women and Children Welfare Protection Division has formally filed a case for serious physical injury at the City prosecutors office against the nurse of Hofileña Hospital in this City Thursday Morning.

Pagadian City Chief of Police Supt. Michael P. Palermo identified the arrested nurse as Riza Dominisac, 30 years old resident of Barangay Buenavista of this city. She was arrested by the police operatives after being complained by Charles Delmar, the father of 4-day old baby girl.

Supt. Palermo said that base in the initial investigation, the father accused the nurse for serious physical injury after they found out that the left small toe of his new born baby girl was accidentally cut off using surgical scissor.

Investigation said that at 7 O’clock Wednesday morning, the nurse conducted dressing of the baby and while removing the bandage at the left foot of the baby using surgical scissor accidentally cut the left small toe and partially cut the left ring toe. The incident was not immediately reported by the nurse until it was discovered 4 hours after.

The police arrested the suspect 5pm of the same day at the residence of her sister at Barangay Lumbia of this city.

The suspect was later on free after paying the bail bond the amount of Php10,000 for her temporary liberty.

By Jong Cadion

Pagadian City Police Station Rank No.1 in Implementation of Oplan Double Barrel in ZamPen

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboang del Sur-(Sept.17,2016) -- The Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Director Senior Supt. Michael Nicolas has expressed his congratulation to the Pagadian City Police Station (PCPS) under the leadership of Chief of Police Supt. Michael Palermo for ranking number 1 in the implementation of "Oplan Double Barrel" in Zamboanga Peninsula since its implementation from the month of July.

The Oplan Double Barrel was launched by the Philippine National Police (PNP) nationwide in support of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte declaration of war against Illegal Drugs.

PCPS has recorded a total of 600 houses knocked or under 'Tokhang' with a total of 1,629 illegal drug personalities voluntarily surrendered and turned over to the Local Government Unit (LGU) and 61 of those were pushers while the remaining were users. However no recorded pushers that were surrendered and turn-over illegal drug and turn violent, SSupt. Nicolas disclosed.   

Record shows that since the implementation of the Oplan Double Barrel from the month of July to August during the police legitimate operations a total of 4 were killed and 1 arrested wounded and confined at the hospital, Pagadian City police chief said.

Supt. Pelermo said, a total of 7 high profile involved in illegal drug personalities were also recorded, 5 were already voluntarily surrendered following the conduct of Oplan Tokhang while two others still out of town.

However, Palermo said those names of high profile personalities involved in illegal drugs were withheld for confidentiality. (JDC)

City PNP, DepEd Ink MOA for Anti-Illegal Drugs Campaign

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (August 18, 2016) – The City Police and the Department of Education (DepEd) City Division Office has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the launching of the joint activities to support the nationwide campaign of the President Rodrigo R. Duterte against illegal drugs, Thursday morning.

Pagadian City Chief of Police, Supt. Michael Palermo disclosed, that the campaign against illegal drugs is not only the focus to the arrest of the suspects but also to inform the community, especially to the students through the DepEd in giving information and education regarding the effects of illegal drugs.

Palermo added, that through the conduct Drug Symposium to the different schools the proper information and education against illegal drugs will reach out to the students not to involve in illegal drug activities and by that they were assured for their bright future.

The school officials from different schools who were attended the activities had received the certificate of recognition from the city police chief during the Culmination of PCR Month and Acknowledging the invaluable support of Department of Education Pagadian City Division in Anti-Illegal Drugs Advocacy, Thursday morning at the City Police Station. (JDC)

62 Years old Father shot to Death by Unidentified suspect in Father’s Day

By Ferdinand C. Libor Jr.

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (June 20, 2016)— On a Father’s Day, a 62, year old Father while together his son walking along corner Jamisola and F.S Pajares Avenue, Barangay Santiago of this city was shot to death by the unidentified suspect Sunday 9:35 in the morning.

Police Chief Supt. Michael Palermo identified the victim as Nelson Patangan Rivera, married, a resident of Purok 2, Barangay Lalab in the nearby town of Dimataling of this province. He was shot at his head that causes of his untimely death by two unidentified suspects on board motorcycle Honda Wave. After the incident the suspect fled towards unknown direction.

The Pagadian Police Operatives are now still conducting thorough investigation and follow-up operation to determine the motive and possibly identify, locate and arrest the suspects.

Pagadian City police set to implement curfew for minors

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PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, June 14 (PNA) -– The local police is set to implement curfew against minors as well as the prohibition of the sale of intoxicating beverages to children in this city.

Supt. Michael Palermo, local police chief, told the Philippines News Agency that the imposition of curfew is pursuant to a directive from higher headquarters given to the chiefs of police during the recent command conference.

The order, according to Palermo, is to determine whether there is an existing curfew ordinance for children in their respective locality and if there is, it must be properly implemented.

Palermo said this city has an existing edict known as City Ordinance No. 43, which was approved on October 1, 1984, imposing curfew for minors.

He said the ordinance prohibits children aged 18 and below to stay outside their residence from 10 p.m. until 4 a.m. the next day.

The implementation of the ordinance is also in line with the proposal of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte to impose a nationwide curfew for minors.

Palermo added that they will also implement Ordinance No. 40, which was approved last October 3, 1983 that prohibits the sale of intoxicating drinks and/or intoxicating beverages to minors in the public places in this city.

He said that violators of the two ordinances will be brought to the police headquarters for appropriate actions to include filing of charges as well as payment of corresponding fines. (PNA)
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Police arrest driver for illegal drugs in Pagadian City

By Ferdinand C. Libor Jr.

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (June 8)—The Pagadian City Police Station Intellegence Operatives arrested the driver during their buy-bust operation conducted 1:00 pm in Salera Corner Jamisola street, Sta. Lucia dist. Of this city.

Pagadian City Police Chief PSupt.Michael Palermo identified the suspect as Arnold Maghinay Namit, 28 years old, single, a resident of Purok 6, Barangay Bansarvil-II in the nearby town of Karomatan Lanao del Norte.

Police Recovered from his possession and control was four (4) small pieces size heat-transparent plastic sachet containing white crystalline substance suspected to be shabu, and two (2) pieces of one hundred (₱100.00) peso bill as marked money.

The suspect now is temporarily detained at Pagadian City Police Station lock up cell for proper disposition while appropriate charges will be filed at the City Prosecutors Office against him.