95, including 19 minors, arrested in Pasig City for committing various offenses
At least 95 people, including 19 minors, were arrested by the Eastern Police District during the “One Time Big Time” operation in Pasig City on Thursday evening, Super Radyo dzBB's Luisito Santos reported on GMA's “Unang Balita.”
Mahigit 70 katao ang naaresto ng Eastern Police District sa ikinasang One Time Big Time sa Pasig City @dzbb pic.twitter.com/zDC2gh3l7Z
— Luisito Santos (@luisitosantos03) June 16, 2016
The minors were detained for violating the curfew ordinance, which prohibits minors to loiter in public places after 10 p.m.
Meanwhile, there were 64 persons detained for violating the ordinance that prohibits drinking alcoholic drinks at for not wearing t-shirts outside their homes.
Among the detained individuals, 8 were found to have pending warrants of arrest for attempted homicide and carnapping, three were caught in the act of having a pot session while 5 are facing charges related to violating Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 and illegal possession of firearms.
Police Senior Supt. Ariel Arcinas, Chief District Directorial Staff, the operation is part of the directive of PNP Chief Ricardo Marquez to strengthen the campaign against crime and to implement city ordinance.
The suspects were brought to the EPD Multi-Purpose Hall while the minors will be turned over to the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
EPD personnel has asked the residents to report to the tactical operation center or send messages through their social media accounts suspicious incidents. — BAP, GMA News