In a sweeping series of law enforcement actions across Pampanga province, authorities have apprehended sixteen individuals involved in illegal drug activities and various other criminal offenses. The operations, which unfolded on Thursday, February 12, 2026, targeted multiple locations, resulting in significant seizures and arrests.
Coordinated Police Efforts Yield Results
The Pampanga Police Provincial Office (PPO) spearheaded these initiatives, which included buy-bust operations, the serving of arrest warrants, and the capture of suspects with outstanding criminal cases. According to official reports, the combined efforts led to the confiscation of shabu with an estimated street value of P60,724.
Key Arrests and Seizures Across Cities
In Mabalacat City, three suspects were taken into custody during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Dau. Police recovered approximately five grams of shabu, valued at P34,000, from the scene. Additionally, officers arrested a wanted individual for reckless imprudence resulting in serious and slight physical injuries, as well as another person for violations under Batas Pambansa Blg. 22.
Mexico town saw further action, with a man arrested in Barangay Sto. Cristo for slight physical injury against a minor. In Barangay Parian, another individual was apprehended based on an alias warrant for BP Blg. 22 violations.
Expanded Operations in Other Municipalities
Sta. Rita town witnessed a buy-bust operation in Barangay Dila-Dila, where authorities arrested one suspect and seized 1.4 grams of shabu worth P9,520. In Arayat, police served a warrant of arrest in Barangay Buensuceso for a violation of the Bouncing Checks Law, while a separate buy-bust in Barangay Camba resulted in the confiscation of one gram of shabu valued at P6,800.
Santa Ana reported an incident where an individual applying for a National Police Clearance was flagged through the E-Warrant System. This led to their arrest at the municipal police station in Barangay San Juan for grave threats under Republic Act 7610.
Candaba rounded out the operations with the arrest of two suspects in Barangay Paralaya during a buy-bust. Police confiscated two sachets of shabu weighing 0.77 grams and 0.76 grams, with a combined estimated value of P10,404.
Implications and Ongoing Efforts
These coordinated police actions highlight the ongoing commitment of Pampanga authorities to combat illegal drug trade and address a range of criminal activities. The use of diverse tactics, from buy-busts to warrant services, underscores a multifaceted approach to law enforcement in the region.
