PNP bares peace and order situation in Region 2

Tuguegarao City (22 September) — P/CSupt. Roberto M. Damian, Vice-Chair of the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) Region 2, has presented the peace and order situation in the region highlighting the significant accomplishments on crime related cases.

Damian related the relentless efforts of the police in the interception and confiscation of pebbles in Aparri, Cagayan; the arrests of 9 Vietnamese in Batanes caught of illegal poaching; and the arrest of 3 fishermen in Buguey, Cagayan of illegal fishing.

He further presented the arrest of 4 persons for rape, kidnapping with murder, murder and statutory rape cases, respectively. He also stated that they were able to neutralize 3 gangs doing illegal activities in the region, and their accomplishments on the confiscation of illegal logs in Isabela.

Damian said despite these incidents, Region 2 remains secured and stable.

He also informed that there are about 230 newly recruited police in the region and additional 26 applicants were hired and are now assigned in Region 5 due to lack of eligibles in the said region.

In addition, RPOC Chair and Quirino Gov. Dakila Carlo E. Cua also informed that a certain Norman Dela Cruz of Nueva Vizcaya has returned from Canada and is now detained in Pasay City jail for a case of illegal recruitment.

“He should be charged of syndicated estafa having fooled not only Quirino businessmen but also corn traders as far as Aparri, Cagayan,” Cua said.

Cua also urged the RPOC to make a resolution informing the office of the DILG Secretary about the problem and ask them to intervene in compelling Dela Cuz to return the money to his victims. (Oliver B./PIA 2)