Police arrested 41 drug suspects in the anti-illegal drug campaigns from January to November this year, the Kalibo municipal police station reported.
From July to November, there were 23 persons caught during the intensified police buy-bust operations of Municipal Anti-Illegal Drugs Special Operation Task Group (MAIDSOTG) and other law enforcement agencies.
The month of August had the most number of arrests with 10 followed by February with five; September, March and June had four each; May, October, July and November had three arrests and April with two apprehensions by the police.
No arrest for illegal drugs, however, was recorded in the month of January.
No arrest for illegal drugs, however, was recorded in the month of January.
Police said the suspects violated the Republic Act No. 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 for selling and possession of prohibited drugs.
Police-to-Population ratio
The capital town of Aklan has a daytime population of 81,982 due to the influx of transients, students and workers from neighboring towns and provinces. With 70 uniformed personnel assigned in Kalibo municipal police station, it has a nominal police-to-population ratio of 1:1,171 or one policeman for every 1,171 persons.
The present police-to-population ratio is less than 700 shy of the ideal ratio of 1:500.
To enhance police visibility, Kalibo police is beefed up by force multipliers and auxiliary cops for patrol deployment and traffic management.
At present, the Kalibo municipal police station is headed by Chief Inspector Terence Paul Sta. Ana, who assumed the post last August.
The present police-to-population ratio is less than 700 shy of the ideal ratio of 1:500.
To enhance police visibility, Kalibo police is beefed up by force multipliers and auxiliary cops for patrol deployment and traffic management.
At present, the Kalibo municipal police station is headed by Chief Inspector Terence Paul Sta. Ana, who assumed the post last August.
Wanted persons
Despite the current size of Kalibo police force, a total of 37 wanted persons were apprehended from January to November.
The month of June had the most number of wanted persons arrested with seven followed the months of January, May, July and October with four each.
Also, seven persons were nabbed for unauthorized carrying of guns and deadly weapons under Republic Act No. 10591 for the first 10 months.
Police also filed 130 cases for various crimes committed by the suspects from January to November.
The month of June had the most number of wanted persons arrested with seven followed the months of January, May, July and October with four each.
Also, seven persons were nabbed for unauthorized carrying of guns and deadly weapons under Republic Act No. 10591 for the first 10 months.
Police also filed 130 cases for various crimes committed by the suspects from January to November.
BY BOY RYAN B. ZABAL
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