PNP: it’s now “war against illegal gambling”

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – Following the directive of President Rodrigo Duterte, that PDEA will now continue the operations on illegal drugs, according to PSupt. Benjie Silo of Bataan, the PNP will now focus their operations against illegal gambling.

PD Silo cleared that, despite the directive, it doesn’t totally stop them from working against illegal drugs, but will help PDEA to track illegal activities especially with their “sumbong bilis” at the barangay level, of which they will direct all information to PDEA for them to carry out the operations.                                                                                              

They can only directly arrest or apprehend suspects, PD Silo stressed, if at checkpoints and illegal drugs are found on suspect’s possession.

Not only will the PNP be busy in their war against illegal gambling; they will also continue to be vigilant against the threat of the New People’s Army (NPA) and other armed groups. However, PD Silo is quick to say that the NPA doesn’t have the capacity to stage any destabilization activity.

PD Silo assured the people of Bataan that they will not let these bad elements to just grab the peace and order situation that our officials have worked so hard and are now being enjoyed by the Bataeños.