DAVAO CITY – The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) has seized PHP2.4 billion worth of counterfeit cigarettes and manufacturing equipment in a two-day operation in Valenzuela City and San Rafael, Bulacan. The CIDG Anti-Fraud and Commercial Crime Unit (AFCCU), in collaboration with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), … [Read more...] about CIDG seizes PHP2.4 billion in counterfeit cigarettes, smuggling quipment in major anti-smuggling operation
BGen Nicolas Torre III
POGO hub raided in Bataan
DAVAO CITY – The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) along with other law enforcement groups conducted a series of raids on a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Bagac, Bataan, suspected of involvement in various criminal activities. As of 9:30 PM, CIDG Director Brigadier General Nicolas Torre III reported that approximately 697 workers were … [Read more...] about POGO hub raided in Bataan
DILG threatens legal action against those obstructing KOJC police operations
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos has issued a stern warning to anyone obstructing the Philippine National Police (PNP) operations or assisting Apollo Quiboloy in evading capture. Abalos threatened to pursue legal action against individuals who interfere with the enforcement of justice in the high-profile case involving the … [Read more...] about DILG threatens legal action against those obstructing KOJC police operations
Discrepancies in Davao police logbooks question accuracy of low crime reports
Davao City, Philippines – Troubling inconsistencies in police logbooks have emerged, casting doubt on the credibility of Davao City's reported low crime rates. The Philippine National Police (PNP) Director for the Davao Region, Nicolas Torre III, has raised concerns about discrepancies between two police blotter logbooks from the Calinan Police Precinct, which cover the period … [Read more...] about Discrepancies in Davao police logbooks question accuracy of low crime reports
Police XI Director calls for dawn command conference with DCPO station commanders
DAVAO CITY, Philippines —(UPDATED 7-1-2024) - Brigadier General Nicolas Torre III, the newly installed Police Regional Office XI director, convened a virtual command conference with Davao City Police Office station commanders and headquarters officers at dawn on Friday, setting a new record for early meetings. Despite being informed days in advance, officers had to rise … [Read more...] about Police XI Director calls for dawn command conference with DCPO station commanders
