28/11/2025
CARNAPPER FALLS IN NEPPO’S HOT PURSUIT; PHP340K SHABU AND GUN SEIZED
NUEVA ECIJA POLICE PROVINCIAL OFFICE. Under the leadership of PCOL HERYL “DAGUIT” L BRUNO, Provincial Director, NEPPO, a carnapper, from whom Php340,000.00 worth of shabu and a firearm were seized, was arrested in a hot pursuit operation in Science City of Muñoz, early this morning, November 28, 2025.
According to report, Intel Operatives of Science City of Muñoz Police Station conducted a hot pursuit operation in Brgy. Villa Isidra, in connection with a carnapping incident transpired at 11:00PM on November 27, 2025, in Brgy. Bantug. The operation led to the arrest of a 32-year-old mechanic and resident of Brgy. Bakal III, Talavera, Nueva Ecija.
Recovered from the suspect was the stolen black Honda Click 125 motorcycle. During a protective search, operatives also confiscated one (1) Cal .38 Revolver, loaded with three (3) live ammo, and 10 sachets of shabu weighing 50grms, with DDB value of Php340,000.00.
Criminal complaints for violations of R.A. 10883 (Anti-Carnapping Act), R.A. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act), and R.A. 10591 (Comprehensive Fi****ms and Ammunition Regulation Act) are being prepared against the arrested suspect.
“I commend the quick response of our police in swiftly apprehending the suspect. I also urge all Novo Ecijanos to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect their vehicles and other personal belongings, reinforcing the shared responsibility in keeping our province safe,” PCOL BRUNO said, following the guidance of PBGEN PONCE ROGELIO I PEÑONES JR, Regional Director, PRO3, to maintain peace and order in Central Luzon. # # #