1 drug personality killed by Joint government troops in Zamboanga del Norte Law Enforcement Operation

 By JONG D. CADION

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (March 26, 2018) – The Joint Law Enforcement Operations of Army troops with Zamboanga del Norte police resulted to the death of one drug personality in Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte, 4:30 in the morning today.

Tabak Division Public Affairs Office Chief Maj. Ronald E. Suscano said the elements of 42nd Infantry Battalion, an Army unit under the Joint Task Force ZAMPELAN, supported a Joint Law Enforcement Operations with the Philippine National Police of Zamboanga del Norte in Brgy Dona Cecila, Sirawai municipality, Zamboanga del Norte today. 

 Maj. Suscano added that the Joint Law Enforcement Operation was implemented thru a Search Warrant resulted to the death of drug personality identified as Julhadi A Amil.

A Search Warrant was implemented for violation of RA 10591 (An Act providing for a comprehensive law on firearms and ammunition and providing penalties for violations thereof) and RA 9165 (The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002), Maj. Suscano said.

Recovered from the scene of the operation were six small sachet of white crystalline substance believed to be shabu, twenty rolled foils, one (1) KG9 submachine gun, and one Cal.45 pistol (COLT).

Earlier, on March 04, 2018, troops of 42IB encountered some lawless elements at Brgy Panabutan, Sirawai after responding on reports from the concerned civilians which resulted to a short firefight .

“Joint Law Enforcement Operations are manifestations of the government’s mandate to protect the people. This operation was successful because of the help of the people and the community,” 42nd Infantry Battalion Commander Liuetenant Colonel Danilo G Ambe also said.

The army’s 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division Commander Major General Roseller G Murillo congratulated the troops for the successful law enforcement operations conducted jointly with the PNP.  

We will continue to assist other government law enforcement agencies in their law enforcement operations in Zamboanga Peninsula as this is vital in our vision to attain peace and development in this country to further advance the welfare and uplift the living condition of the civilian community we are protecting and serving” Major General Murillo added.

Recovered drug materials and paraphernalias were brought to Sirawai Municipal Police Station for evidence marking and proper disposition.