THE Eastern police district (EPD) announced a 9.26% drop in the crime rate in its area of responsibility in one week.
Brig. Gen. Aden Lagradante, EPD officer-in-charge (OIC), said crime incidents in Metro East continue to show a downward trend, being reduced to 9.26% in just one week (May 19-25).
Lagradante said that a comprehensive visibility strategy anchored on proactive crime prevention, immediate police response, and community partnership made the decrease in the crime rate possible.
Among these operational accomplishments were the anti-illegal drugs campaign with 44 operations, with 62 arrested persons, 1,204.24 grams of seized shabu, 3 grams of high-grade marijuana (KUSH) and 1.5 grams of marijuana with a total of A total of 44 manhunt operations were conducted, wherein three Top Most Wanted person, 1 Most Wanted Person and 40 other wanted persons were put behind bars.
On its intensified campaign against loose firearms, one was arrested and 1 firearm was recovered, while 39 individuals were apprehended, including P5,701 confiscated betting money.
“By maintaining a strong and consistent police presence, the District not only deters criminal activity but also builds trust and reassurance among residents and stakeholders,” Lagradante said.
Lagradante added that they increased police visibility in Pasig, Mandaluyong, Marikina, and San Juan, where foot patrols, mobile units, and strategic checkpoints worked in synergy to deter crime and guarantee rapid police response.
“By maintaining an active presence in commercial centers, transportation terminals, residential zones, and high foot traffic locations, the EPD ensures that law enforcement is not only present but actively engaging with the community at all hours,” the EPD OIC explained.
