Police arrested a 45-year-old construction worker in Barangay Paso de Blas, Valenzuela City, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, on the strength of a court-issued warrant for an alleged violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
According to the Northern Police District (NPD), operatives of the Valenzuela City Police Station’s Warrant and Subpoena Section apprehended the suspect at around 1 p.m. during the Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operations (SACLEO).
The suspect, a resident of Barangay Paso de Blas, was wanted for an alleged violation of Section 11, Article II of Republic Act 9165, which penalizes the unauthorized possession of dangerous drugs.
The warrant was issued by the Regional Trial Court Branch 282 in Valenzuela City on November 9, 2026, with no bail recommended.
Police did not disclose the suspect’s identity, the specific type or quantity of dangerous drugs involved, or other circumstances surrounding the criminal charge.
Following his arrest, the suspect underwent a medical examination before being placed under police custody.
Authorities said the arrest warrant would be returned to the issuing court for the appropriate legal proceedings.
The NPD said the operation formed part of its intensified campaign against criminality, which includes serving outstanding arrest warrants, increasing police visibility, and strengthening law enforcement operations across its jurisdiction.
The district also reiterated its commitment to maintaining peace and order through coordinated police operations and community-oriented public safety initiatives.
The suspect remains entitled to the presumption of innocence unless proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.
