The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) has not relaxed its anti-crime campaign despite the tight security measures for the 48th ASEAN Leaders Summit 2026. From May 1 to 10, 2026, the CCPO arrested a total of 193 individuals in various operations across the city.
Drug Operations Yield Significant Results
According to data released by the CCPO, the police conducted 90 anti-drug operations, resulting in the arrest of 90 drug personalities. Authorities confiscated 183.36 grams of suspected shabu, with an estimated street value of PHP 1.2 million.
Crackdown on Illegal Gambling and Firearms
In the campaign against illegal gambling and unlicensed firearms, the CCPO carried out 41 operations. These efforts led to the arrest of 76 gamblers and the seizure of PHP 10,282 in cash. Additionally, 14 firearms were confiscated, and 14 suspects were apprehended in connection with illegal possession of weapons.
Wanted Persons Arrested
The police also intensified the pursuit of individuals with outstanding warrants. A total of 13 wanted persons were arrested through pending warrants of arrest during the 10-day period.
City Ordinance Violators Cited
In coordination with City Hall personnel, the CCPO issued 1,339 citation tickets to individuals violating various city ordinances, including traffic and cleanliness rules.
Police Colonel George Ylanan, chief of the CCPO, attributed the absence of any untoward incidents during the period to the frequency and intensity of their operations. He emphasized that despite the deployment of most of his personnel to Lapu-Lapu City for the ASEAN summit, the CCPO remained fully committed to its duty of protecting Cebu City from criminal elements.
