Police ops seize guns, grenade, and ₱2.2M worth of illegal drugs
Mon Lazaro January 10, 2026 at 06:58 PM
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga – An Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO) by the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) led to the arrest of one suspect and the recovery of firearms, an explosive device, and ₱2.2 million worth of illegal drugs in Olongapo City on Thursday (January 8).
The EMPO was carried out through the implementation of a search warrant served by the Regional Special Operations Group 3 – Regional Intelligence Division, with support from Olongapo City Police Office Police Station 1.
The operation resulted in the seizure of two unregistered firearms—a .45 caliber pistol and a 9mm pistol—along with several magazines and live ammunition of various calibers. Authorities also confiscated a fragmentation hand grenade, 305 grams of suspected shabu valued at ₱2,079,440, around 113 grams of suspected kush worth ₱169,500, assorted drug paraphernalia, and weighing scales.
Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio Peñones Jr., Central Luzon police director, said the operation reflects the police force’s continuing effort to prevent violence and protect ordinary citizens.
“Every firearm, explosive, or illegal drug that we remove from the streets is one less danger to our families and our communities,” Peñones added.
📷 Regional Police Office 3