Gun Confiscated from 3 Minors

The Firearm which was confiscated from the suspects

                On September 11, 2016 at about 9:50 PM, this station was informed thru phone call from a concerned citizen that there’s a group of persons in which one of them is armed with cal. 38 pistol inside Ril-J Videoke House located at the Boulevard, Bgry Sta Cruz, Dapitan City.

Immediately, personnel of this station led by PSupt Glenn Dulawan together with SPO4 Jose Renault Tan conducted Oplan Bakal/Sita at the said place.

Upon arrival at the mentioned place, the group already left and according to the witness,they are going towards Brgy Dawo. The team, together with the witness followed the suspects and found them at the Boulevard particularly in front of Home Sweet Home Pension House, Brgy Dawo. As the team approached them, one of the three (3) suspects who was positively identified by the witnesses, threw the firearm over the seawall. The team conducted search in the area and recovered One (1) unit Smith and Wesson Cal. 38 revolver with defaced serial number and without ammunition.

The three suspects, whose identities are withheld because they are minors, all residents of Brgy Banonong, this city were arrested and were brought to this station for the necessary documentation. They were further turned-over to DSWDO for proper disposition while a case for violation of 10591 (Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act) is being prepared for filing in court against them.

AFP Augments Dapitan City

Joint AFP-PNP Checkpoint 

Joint patrol of AF and PNP in the city proper

The PNP and AFP conducting "Oplan Bakal"

On September 14, 2016, one Section from the 14th Division Reconnaissance Company led by 1Lt. Joseph Galapa arrived in Dapitan City to augment the police force in its anti-criminality operations. This is in relation to the declaration of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte of State of Violence.

They will help the police in patrolling, conducting checkpoints and in law enforcement operations. In the enforcement of laws, their role is limited to providing security to the PNP raiding teams. Their presence in the city is temporary or until the Declaration of Lawless Violence is lifted.

The AFP and PNP assures the public that there will be no violation of the constitutional rights and that respect for human rights is paramount.

PSupt Glenn Dulawan and PCI Rolando Matinong accompanying
the AFP troops during a courtesy call to Mayor Rosalina Jalosjos