Notorious gang leader nabbed in San Fernando

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO - The alleged leader of a notorious criminal gang was arrested by authorities during an anti-illegal drugs operation launched recently in this capital city.

Police Regional Office III Director Brigadier General Valeriano De Leon identified the suspect as Jericho Palacio alias "Kokok/ Balugbug", a resident of Barangay San Pedro Cutud here.

De Leon said the suspect is the leader of Sinio Criminal Gang, amd also categorized as Target Listed Drug Personality.

He disclosed that Palacio was initially apprehended in Barangay San Juliana for possession of illegal drugs, in which ten sachets of suspected methampethamine hydrochloride (shabu) with an estimated value P13,600, and other personal belongings were seized from his possession.

His identification and further investigation then revealed that Palacio is the leader of the notorious Sinio Carnapping Gang and is also involved in Illegal Drugs, Motornapping and Robbery (akyat bahay) in this capital city.

“With the stern implementation of the Intensified Cleanliness Policy, lawless elements are being arrested and society is being rid of criminals giving the public a safer place to live, work and do business,” said De Leon.