from Pro-Car PIO
BENGUET COPS DESTROY P240K WORTH OF MARIJUANA IN BAKUN AND KIBUNGAN
In an ongoing effort to crack down on illegal marijuana cultivation in the Province of Benguet, the Cabalyero Cops of the Benguet Police Provincial Office (PPO) discovered and destroyed PhP240,000.00 worth of marijuana plants in separate marijuana eradication operations conducted on September 24, 2024.
The joint eradication operations were conducted by personnel from the different units of Benguet PPO, Regional Intelligence Division, Regional Intelligence Unit-14, and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR ). These efforts led to the seizure of 1,250 Fully Grown Marijuana Plants with a total Standard Drug Price of PhP240,000.00 in Sitio Napayew, Barangay Kayapa, Bakun, and Sitio Bakogan, Barangay Tacadang, Kibungan.
All marijuana plants were uprooted and destroyed on-site, with samples retained for submission to the Regional Forensic Unit-CAR. Authorities are also conducting intensive investigations to identify the cultivators and are continuing to search nearby areas for additional plantation sites.
from BCPO PIO
MAN WANTED FOR CHILD ABUSE RAPS ARRESTED IN BAGUIO
A 34-year-old man, tagged as the 7th Top Most Wanted Person in the City Level, was apprehended by Baguio police in Lower Magsaysay Avenue, Baguio City, on the afternoon of September 21, 2024.
Collaboration among operatives of Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) Police Station 3 and other police units had been made to effect the Warrant of Arrest of the accused. He faces serious allegations of child abuse, including lascivious conduct under Republic Act 7610, or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act, and four cases of Statutory Acts of Lasciviousness under Article 366 of the Revised Penal Code, in relation to RA 7610.
Investigation disclosed that the mother of the three victims reported the abuse after her youngest child refused to go home, citing fear of their father. This prompted the other daughters to disclose their own experiences of abuse.
To aid in the victims’ recovery, the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) was tapped to provide the necessary support and services.
PCOL FRANCISCO B BULWAYAN, JR., BCPO City Director, emphasized the gravity of these charges and the commitment to obtain justice for victims of abuse. “The safety and well-being of our children are paramount, and we will not tolerate any form of abuse or exploitation. This arrest highlights our unwavering commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of our society,” he stated.
As the legal proceedings move forward, authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspected instances of abuse or exploitation to the proper authorities.
