Checkpoint intercepts motorcycle rider with P1.57-M drugs

Caloocan checkpoint intercepts motorcycle rider with P1.57-M drugs

/ 03:02 PM January 30, 2025

A motorcycle rider carrying a courier bag was apprehended at a Commission on Elections (Comelec)-imposed checkpoint in Caloocan City, where authorities discovered drugs worth P1,571,300.

The Philippine National Police is setting up checkpoints in strategic areas to impose the Commission on Elections’ gun ban in this file photo taken in 2016. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO/ MARIANNE BERMUDEZ

MANILA, Philippines — A motorcycle rider carrying a courier bag was apprehended at a Commission on Elections (Comelec)-imposed checkpoint in Caloocan City, where authorities discovered drugs worth P1,571,300.

According to the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), the suspect was first flagged for riding the motorcycle without a helmet at the checkpoint in Barangay 171, Bagumbong, Caloocan City, on Wednesday evening, Jan. 29.

Article continues after this advertisement

However, the suspect attempted to flee the checkpoint and was intercepted by police officers, the NCRPO narrated in its report.

FEATURED STORIES

READ: Caloocan City drug sting: Cops nab 4, seize over P23-million ‘shabu’

Twelve kilograms of marijuana in various forms, 60 pieces of ecstasy tablets, two grams of cocaine and multiple bottles of liquid marijuana were said to be recovered from the suspect.

Article continues after this advertisement

Now under police custody, the rider faces complaints before the Caloocan City Judicial Office for disobedience to a person in authority or his agents, a violation of Article 151 of the Revised Penal Code; as well as for violating the Dangerous Drugs Act.

Article continues after this advertisement

READ: Nearly P150,000 worth of drugs seized in Caloocan buy-bust op

Article continues after this advertisement

“This successful arrest highlights the unwavering commitment of our NCRPO personnel to keeping Metro Manila safe,” NCRPO Director Brig. Gen. Anthony Aberin said in a statement.

“Through our proactive operations and strategic partnership, we will continue to dismantle illegal drug networks and ensure that our campaign against illegal drugs will be relentless and aggressive,” Aberin added.

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

TAGS: Caloocan, Checkpoint, Comelec, illegal drugs

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2025 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.