BACOLOD City — The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) has reported a significant downturn in theft and robbery incidents, alongside a multi-million peso drug haul, following a week of intensified anti-crime operations.
In an interview, BCPO director Police Colonel Eugene Rebadomia stated that current police data — corroborated by blotter entries — indicates a steady downward trend in robbery and theft cases across the city.
Rebadomia attributed the improvement to a more proactive citizenry and increased police presence. He noted that more victims are now pursuing formal complaints, which has directly led to the successful arrest of several suspects currently facing charges in court. The BCPO chief also extended his gratitude to complainants whose cooperation resulted in the issuance and service of additional arrest warrants.
The BCPO cited increased police visibility as a key factor in deterring criminal activities. Authorities have strategically increased police visibility to counter potential criminal activity linked to current economic pressures, including rising fuel costs.
Additionally, the BCPO’s latest weekly report detailed significant breakthroughs across several major campaigns.
Under its anti-illegal drugs campaign, authorities conducted 16 operations resulting in the arrest of 17 individuals. The week’s highlight was the seizure of 340.8 grams of suspected shabu, with an estimated street value of P2,339,640.00.
Also, the drive to track down fugitives led to the arrest of 14 individuals with standing warrants.
For illegal gambling, three separate operations resulted in six arrests and the confiscation of P2,262 in bet money.
The campaign against loose firearms saw 13 guns surrendered or recovered for safekeeping. Police also reported one arrest and the confiscation of a firearm during a tactical operation.
The BCPO said it remains on high alert, maintaining that consistent community cooperation and visible patrolling are the city’s strongest defenses against the prevailing crime trends./PN
