Muñoz CPS Nueva Ecija PPO

23/01/2026

BACK-TO-BACK SUCCESS: NEPPO FOILS GUN DEAL, NABS ARMED AND THEFT SUSPECTS

CAMP GEN. MARIANO N. LLANERA, Cabanatuan City. The Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office (NEPPO), under the leadership of PCOL Bruno, Provincial Director, successfully conducted separate law enforcement operations yesterday, January 22, 2026, resulting in the arrest of armed suspects and the seizure of loose fi****ms.

At around 12:35 PM, a buy-bust operation led by Llanera MPS with the support of PIU, and 2nd PMFC-NEPPO, was conducted in Brgy Bagumbayan, Llanera, Nueva Ecija which successfully foiled an illegal fi****ms transaction and resulted in the arrest of alias “Totoy,” a 25-year-old male, construction worker, and resident of Brgy San Juan, Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija. Confiscated from the suspect were one (1) homemade caliber .38, two (2) rounds of live ammunition, and buy-bust money.

Later, at around 4:30 PM in Brgy Mapaet, Palayan City, a reported theft prompted a swift hot pursuit operation by the personnel of Palayan City PS, and PIU, resulting in the arrest of the suspects aged 42 and 50, both residents of Brgy Lourdes, Cabanatuan City. Recovered from their possession were one (1) caliber .38 revolver, one (1) improvised shotgun with live ammunition, one (1) Kawasaki Bajaj CT 100 motorcycle without plate number, and the stolen female goat.

All the arrested suspects are in the custody of the operating units and will face charges for violation of RA 10591 (Comprehensive Fi****ms and Ammunition Regulation Act) and Theft.

PCOL BRUNO stated, “These accomplishments reflect the discipline, courage, and dedication of our personnel in serving and protecting the communities of Nueva Ecija. Let this serve as a reminder that NEPPO remains vigilant, proactive, and resolute in our campaign against illegal fi****ms and all forms of criminality," in line with the directives of PBGEN PONCE ROGELIO I PEÑONES JR, Regional Director, PRO3, to sustain law enforcement operations across the region and in support of the PNP’s Focused Agenda, “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.” # # #

23/01/2026

NEPPO’S MANHUNT CHARLIE OPERATIONS NET 5 WANTED PERSONS

CAMP GEN. MARIANO N. LLANERA, CABANATUAN CITY — The NEPPO further intensified its campaign against criminality as its sustained Manhunt Charlie Operations resulted in the successful arrest of five (5) wanted individuals across the province on January 22, 2026, under the leadership of PCOL HERYL “DAGUIT” L BRUNO, Provincial Director.

The synchronized operations were conducted by operating units from various police stations within their respective areas of responsibility. The arrested suspects include (3) individuals apprehended by Gabaldon MPS and (1) by Cabanatuan City PS for Estafa, while (1) suspect was arrested by Talavera MPS for Qualified Theft.

The successful arrests underscore NEPPO’s sustained efforts to locate and apprehend fugitives from justice through close coordination and proactive police work. All arrested individuals are presently under police custody for proper documentation and legal disposition.

PCOL BRUNO underscored NEPPO’s unwavering commitment to the strict enforcement of the law, stating, “NEPPO remains steadfast and relentless in the pursuit of wanted individuals to ensure that justice is served and our communities remain safe and secure.” The successful arrests highlight NEPPO’s sustained and intensified efforts to track down fugitives from justice through strong inter-unit coordination, intelligence-driven operations, and proactive police work. All arrested individuals are currently under police custody for proper documentation and lawful disposition.

These accomplishments are aligned with the directives of PBGEN ROGELIO I PEÑONES JR., Regional Director, PRO3, and the PNP Focused Agenda, with the full support of PLTGEN JOSE MELENCIO C NARTATEZ JR., Acting Chief, PNP, as the organization continues to advance the thrust of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.” # # #

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CAMP Captain Julian Olivas, San Fernando, Pampanga — The first 20 days of 2026, Police Regional Office-3 (PRO-3) has recorded the arrest of 394 wanted persons across Central Luzon, reflecting the region’s sustained and coordinated manhunt operations against fugitives.

23/01/2026

5 DRUG PUSHERS BUSTED BY NEPPO; ₱57K SHABU CONFISCATED

CAMP GEN. MARIANO N. LLANERA, CABANATUAN CITY — NEPPO, under the leadership of PCOL HERYL “DAGUIT” L BRUNO, Provincial Director, successfully arrested five (5) drug pushers and seized more than Php 57,000.00 worth of shabu yesterday and this morning, January 23, 2026.

According to PCOL BRUNO, elements of Llanera PS, Cabanatuan City PS, Talugtug PS, Laur PS, and Aliaga PS conducted separate Anti-illegal Drug Buy-bust Operations in their AORs that led to the arrest of the said drug pushers.

Seized during the operations were a total of 8.49 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated DDB value of Php 57,732.00.

The suspects will be charged with violation of RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs of 2002).

“Our personnel remain focused on arresting drug pushers and curbing illegal drug activities in the province,” PCOL BRUNO said in line with the directives of PBGEN PONCE ROGELIO I PEÑONES JR, Regional Director, PRO3, and in full support to the PNP Focused Agenda under “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.” # # #

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