Camp BGen Rafael T Crame, Quezon City – A Police Non-Commissioned Officer assigned to Police Regional Office 12 (PRO 12) was apprehended by Operatives of the Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group (IMEG) during a law enforcement operation conducted in Pigcawayan, North Cotabato.

IMEG Mindanao Field Unit (MFU), Team 12, in coordination with Pigcawayan Municipal Police Station (MPS), Cotabato Police Provincial Office (PPO), PRO 12 conducted the operation which resulted in the successful arrest of one PNP personnel assigned at 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company, Cotabato PPO, PRO 12, for violation of Presidential Decree No. 1602 (Illegal Gambling).

The subject was arrested at about 11:51 PM on February 3, 2026, at Poblacion 3, Pigcawayan, North Cotabato and was properly informed of his constitutional rights in a language he fully understood. The arrested individual is currently detained at Pigcawayan MPS, Cotabato PPO, PRO 12, for documentation and proper disposition.

The following pieces of evidence were recovered during the arrest: One Rex Delta 9mm Pistol; One Rex Delta Pistol Magazine; One Universal Pistol Holster; 15 live 9mm ammunition; and PhP4,000.00 bet money used during the illegal gambling activity.

In line with the directives of the Chief, PNP, PBGEN BONARD D BRITON, Director of IMEG, emphasized that no member of the Philippine National Police is above the law. He reiterated that this Group will continue to intensify its internal cleansing operations to ensure that the erring PNP personnel are held accountable. He further stressed that integrity, discipline, and professionalism must always be upheld, and any involvement of PNP member in illegal activities will be met with swift and decisive action in accordance with the law.

In line with the directives of PGEN JOSE MELENCIO C NARTATEZ, JR, Chief, PNP, the PNP 7-Focused Agenda, which centers on four main priorities: improving police operations, taking care of personnel’s morale and welfare, managing resources efficiently, and promoting integrity within the organization. It also emphasizes the importance of community support in achieving these goals.