TACLOBAN CITY – The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) reported the voluntary surrender of three alleged drug personalities in Eastern and Northern Samar on February 23, 2026, as part of its intensified anti-illegal drug campaign.
Under the leadership of Regional Director B/Gen. Jason Capoy, PRO-8 said sustained community engagement and focused police operations contributed to the surrender of the individuals.
Personnel of the Borongan City Police Station conducted a house-to-house campaign aimed at encouraging listed drug personalities to stop their involvement in illegal drugs and avail themselves of government intervention programs.
The initiative led to the surrender of alias “Lim,” 40, a traffic enforcer classified as a high-value individual (HVI) from Borongan City.
In Balangiga, operatives of the Balangiga Municipal Police Station, through its Municipal Drug Enforcement Unit, intensified anti-drug advocacy efforts through community visits and dialogues.
This resulted in the surrender of alias “Xander,” 28, a construction worker identified as a street-level individual (SLI). He presented himself at the Balangiga police station for documentation and proper disposition in accordance with established procedures.
Meanwhile, in Northern Samar, alias “Nard,” 28, an SLI and resident of San Antonio town, voluntarily appeared at the San Antonio Municipal Police Station and admitted involvement in illegal drug use. Police conducted initial intervention measures, including counseling and reiteration of the harmful effects and legal consequences of prohibited drugs.
Capoy commended the operating units for their sustained and strategic efforts, emphasizing that the accomplishment underscores PRO-8’s commitment to clearing communities of illegal drugs through a balanced approach of enforcement and rehabilitation.
“The voluntary surrender of these individuals manifests the growing trust and cooperation between the community and the police. We will continue to intensify our campaign against illegal drugs in support of the thrust of Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. to strengthen law enforcement initiatives while providing opportunities for reform and reintegration,” Capoy said.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
