At least 200 arrested in Makati’s 24-hour anti-crime drive: NCRPO

September 27, 2019

More than 200 persons were arrested by the Makati City Police Station during their “One Time Big Time (OTBT)" operation, according to National Capital Region Police Office ( NCRO).

During the presentation, NCRPO chief Major General Guillermo Eleazar said the 24-hour operation last September 26 resulted in the arrest of 214 persons.

"They were arrested for different violations, including illegal drugs," said Eleazar.

Of the 214, 109 users and pushers were arrested for illegal drugs while 91 were arrested for drinking in public places and 14 wanted personalities.

Recovered were 456 heat-sealed plastic sachets with white crystalline powder suspected to be shabu and two sachets of marijuana with an estimated street value of P 228, 000.

They were given official violation receipt to 457 violators of checkpoint, Oplan Sita, Oplan Bulabog, smoking in public and littering.

Around 13 motorcycles were impounded and seven were recovered in the said operation.

Meanwhile, 48 firearms were confiscated through Oplan Katok.

Authorities were able to rescue 153 minors for violating curfew hours and turned over to Makati Social Welfare Department (MSWD).

"We want to show the impact of our coordinated effort in one area... to show our relentless effort and gave a warning that we won't stop in resolving the problem in illegal drugs," said Eleazar.

The NCRPO chief called on the general public to cooperate with them by reporting or by providing information that could lead to the apprehension and prosecution of those involved in various criminal activities. Ella Dionisio/DMS