12/01/2026
PRO 9 Posts Strong Gains in Crime Suppression, Public Safety, and Peace Building
Police Regional Office (PRO) 9 intensified its law enforcement and public safety efforts for the covered period of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, through a comprehensive strategy anchored on crime prevention, crime solution, and community safety awareness, guided by the principles of community-oriented and human rightsโbased policing. Through sustained intelligence-driven operations, close inter-agency coordination, and active partnerships with local communities, PRO 9 delivered strong and measurable results across its priority campaigns.
The campaign against illegal drugs remained a top priority, with 1,452 operations conducted, leading to the arrest of 1,611 individuals. A total of 21,292.06 grams of ma*****na and 81,577.10 grams of shabu were seized, with an estimated value of โฑ557.3 million. These operations significantly disrupted drug networks and prevented the further spread of illegal substances in communities across the region.
Border security and economic protection were reinforced through intensified anti-smuggling operations. PRO 9 carried out 205 operations that resulted in the arrest of 224 individuals and the confiscation of smuggled goods worth โฑ501.1 million, underscoring the PNP to resolve and protect legitimate trade and national interests.
In its campaign against illegal gambling, PRO 9 conducted 1,511 operations, arresting 3,933 individuals, seizing โฑ1.03 million in illegal proceeds, and filing 179 cases in court. These efforts curtailed illicit activities that undermine public order and community welfare.
Environmental protection also remained a key focus. A total of 2,262 operations against illegal fishing led to 2,838 arrests and the seizure of resources valued at โฑ81.0 million. Meanwhile, 320 anti-illegal logging operations resulted in the arrest of 16 individuals and the confiscation of 68,428 board feet of illegally sourced lumber, reinforcing the commitment to safeguard the regionโs natural resources for future generations.
Manhunt operations yielded the arrest of 2,641 wanted persons, including 702 most wanted individuals and 1,939 other wanted persons, reflecting the relentless pursuit of justice and accountability of PRO 9.
In support of peace and security initiatives, PRO 9 successfully neutralized 309 Communist Terrorist Group members, including 302 who voluntarily surrendered and seven who were arrested. This outcome highlights the effectiveness of a balanced approach that integrates law enforcement with community engagement and peace-building efforts.
Public safety was further strengthened through the campaign against loose fi****ms, which resulted in the recovery of 2,183 fi****ms, the arrest of 479 individuals, and the placement of 366 fi****ms under safekeeping, significantly reducing the risk of firearm-related violence.
Police Brigadier General Edwin A Quilates, Regional Director, PRO 9, emphasized the significance of these accomplishments, stating, โPRO 9 remain committed to protecting our communities, upholding the rule of law, and respecting human rights. With the continued trust and cooperation of the public and our partner agencies, we will sustain these gains and further strengthen peace and security across the Zamboanga Peninsula and Province of Sulu.โ
Police Regional Office 9 remains steadfast in its mission to serve and protect, guided by professionalism, accountability, and the enduring trust of the communities it servesโfirmly anchored on the guiding principle, โBagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas, Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman,โ where swift action, integrity, and genuine public service define its commitment to the community.
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