Caloocan Police Station lauded as 2023 Best Police Station for remarkable anti-drug operations

Significant recognition was bestowed upon the Caloocan Police Station as it was named the 2023 Best Police Station by the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). This prestigious title was awarded thanks to its exceptional anti-drug operations. Mayor Dale Gonzalo Malapitan expressed his proud congratulations to the city police, commending their outstanding efforts under the leadership of Col. Ruben Lacuesta.

The accolade to Caloocan Police was given on an August day in Camp Bagong Diwa, Bicutan, Taguig City. San Juan City Mayor Francisco Javier Zamora, also the Metro Manila Council Chairman, and representatives of PDEA-National Capital Region were the officiating parties.

Lacuesta’s dedicated team was recognised due to their extraordinary achievement – the seizure of over 70,000 kilograms of illegal drugs. These prohibited substances, seized between May of the previous year and June of this year, have a street value of P87 million.

Malapitan utilised this opportunity to encourage all inhabitants of the city to contribute to the municipal government’s ambition: transforming Caloocan into a drug-free city.

Both Lacuesta and Malapitan enthusiastically agreed on how this award will serve as a source of inspiration. Simultaneously, they ensured that the city’s law enforcement and the government will not grow complacent in their rigorous campaign against narcotics, reported Manila Times.

As they let The Manila Times in on their shared goal during separate discussions, they both articulated their shared promise, “We have vowed to eradicate illegal drug activities in the city, and we spare no one in this fight.”

Lacuesta expressed his gratitude towards Malapitan, acknowledging his unwavering support of the city police. He stressed the Mayor’s assistance was not only confined to their anti-drug manoeuvres but extended to their other enforcement programmes as well. The Mayor’s ongoing support has played an integral role in aiding the city police to secure the city, and his contributions are highly valued.