Zamora Drug Group Leader Arrested in Imus
Authorities successfully apprehended the Zamora Drug Group leader and three of his accomplices during a buy-bust operation in Imus City on June 10. The Cavite Police Provincial Office (PPO) identified the main suspect as alias Jerome. Alongside him, alias Lea and alias Jason—both considered high-value targets—were also arrested, as well as alias Orland, who is known as a street-level individual.
The arrest underscores the ongoing efforts to dismantle dangerous drug networks in Cavite. The Zamora Drug Group leader’s capture marks a significant victory in local anti-drug campaigns.
Seizure of Illegal Drugs and Firearms
During the coordinated operation by the Cavite PPO Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit and the Imus Component City Police Station, authorities seized 65 grams of suspected shabu. The estimated street value of the drugs is around P442,000. In addition, officers confiscated a firearm, a magazine, and ammunition from alias Orland’s possession.
The suspects are now detained under the custody of the Imus City police and face charges for violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. Alias Orland also faces charges related to the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.
Strong Police Coordination Leads to Success
Lt. Col. Chester Noel Borlongan, head of the Cavite PPO Provincial Intelligence Unit, credited the operation’s success to meticulous intelligence gathering and seamless coordination among the units under Police Regional Office 4A. This collaborative effort proved crucial in tracking down the Zamora Drug Group leader and his cohorts.
Meanwhile, Acting Cavite PPO Director Col. Dwight E. Alegre praised all the units involved. He emphasized the importance of this arrest, saying, “Ang pagkakadakip sa lider ng isang drug group ay malaking hakbang para sa kaligtasan ng ating mga komunidad. Patuloy nating paiigtingin ang kampanya kontra ilegal na droga sa ilalim ng Bagong Pilipinas.” This highlights the police force’s commitment to intensify the campaign against illegal drugs under the Bagong Pilipinas initiative.
The community’s safety remains a top priority as law enforcement continues to disrupt and dismantle illegal drug activities in the region. This operation serves as a reminder that persistent efforts and strong police coordination can yield significant results in combating crime.
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