• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
Four police personnel of the Police Regional Office – Negros Island Region were recognized on Monday by the Philippine National Police for their exemplary performance and significant accomplishments in anti-illegal drug operations and the arrest of a most wanted person, during the awarding rites held at Camp Alfredo Montelibano Sr. in Bacolod City.
PBrig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay, regional police director of PRO-NIR, led the awarding rites and conferment of medals to outstanding police personnel of Negros Island Region.
P/Lt. Col. Antonio Benitez, former Drug Enforcement Unit chief of Bacolod City Police Office, and PCpl. Arnel Legaspi were awarded with Medalya ng Kadakilaan, in recognition of their successful anti-drug operation on January 12 in Barangay Mandalagan, Bacolod City, which led to the arrest of two drug personalities and the recovery of 1.14 kilograms of suspected shabu valued at P7,779,818.
P/Lt. Shella May Edon and PSSg Julius Medel Tampus received a similar medal for their exemplary performance as personnel of Provincial Intelligence Unit of the Siquijor Police Provincial Office, for the successful manhunt operation against wanted person at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, Pasay City on January 23.
This resulted in the arrest of a Malaysian most wanted person.
The recognition of these distinguished personnel reflects PRO NIR’s firm resolve to strengthen its campaign against illegal drugs and ensure the arrest of individuals who threaten peace and order, a statement from the PRO-NIR said.*
