Angeles Police Raid in Pulungbulu — 3 Arrested for Illegal…

Angeles Police Raid in Pulungbulu — 3 Arrested for Illegal Firearm Possession and Gambling

📌 On the evening of Friday, October 16, police conducted a nationwide-style crackdown called "Oplan Galugad" around Jesus Street, Purok 4, Barangay Pulungbulu, Angeles City, Pampanga. According to the Angeles City Police Office (ACPO), one person was arrested for illegal firearm possession and two for illegal gambling, and suspected shabu was also seized.

■ What Happened
· A total of 97 personnel, including police officers and Barangay Public Safety Officers (BPAT), were deployed.
· At around 8 PM, a 25-year-old man was arrested for illegal firearm possession, and a .38 caliber revolver with two live rounds was confiscated.
· At around 8:50 PM, two men aged 44 and 26 were caught playing the coin-toss gambling game "cara y cruz." Suspected shabu (methamphetamine) weighing about 2g (standard street value: PHP 13,600) in two plastic bags and PHP 640 in bet money were also seized.
· Police also said that during this operation, a firearm was voluntarily surrendered and smuggled cigarettes were seized.

■ Investigation and Current Status
· The two gambling suspects face charges under Presidential Decree No. 1602 (illegal gambling) and Republic Act No. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act) for possession. The charges are based on the police announcement.
· This operation was carried out under the strengthened patrol directive of the Central Luzon Police Regional Office (PRO3) (JBM Patrol System).

■ Notes for Residents and Travelers
· Angeles City police have recently conducted a series of nighttime crackdowns in various neighborhoods. If stopped at night, show your ID (such as a photocopy of your passport) and cooperate.
· For your safety, do not join or even watch street gambling games.

■ Source
Angeles City Police Office (official Facebook page, 10/17)

■ Photos
· 1. Briefing in front of the Angeles City Police Office before the operation — Angeles City Police Office (official Facebook)
· 2. Police officers gathered in front of the police office for the operation — Angeles City Police Office (official Facebook)