lucky pot CIDG: December ops yield P159M-worth of evidence, nearly 1,000 arrested

MANILA, Philippines — The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) reported confiscating P158,994,889.91-worth of firearms, ammunition, explosives and other evidence; and arresting 964 suspects in illegal activities in December 2024.

In a statement on Saturday, the police unit detailed that its 885 operations yielded in 94 court cases to curb loose firearms, illegal gambling, environmental crimes, smuggling, counterfeiting, illegal liquified petroleum gas (LPG) manufacturing, and terrorism.

The CIDG previously reported that it seized P1.7 billion in evidence and arrested over 1,000 suspects in November 2024.

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Its efforts to stifle loose firearms stems from a directive from Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Rommel Marbil to target unregulated guns in the lead up to the 2025 national and local elections.

READ: PNP to crack down on private armies, loose firearms for 2025 polls

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The gun ban begins as the official election period starts on Sunday, Jan. 12.

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“I commend the unwavering dedication of our CIDG operatives and partner agencies. Their united efforts have yielded remarkable results in the fight against criminality,” Director Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III said in a statement.

It is the third consecutive quarter with gross domestic product (GDP) in the red, as President Javier Milei’s government strives to reduce the country’s budget deficit to zero.

“We remain resolute in ensuring that lawbreakers are held accountable. Rest assured, CIDG will continue to uphold its commitment to public safety and security nationwide,” he added.

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