18/02/2026
PRO NIR’s Relentless SACLEO Campaign Yields 341 Arrests, Delivers High-Impact Results Across the Region
With unwavering resolve and unyielding strength, the Police Regional Office Negros Island Region, successfully concluded its Simultaneous Anti-Criminality and Law Enforcement Operations (SACLEO), delivering a forceful and uncompromising response to criminality across the region.
From February 4, 2026 to February 14, 2026, a total of 339 intensified and synchronized operations were carried out throughout Negros Island Region, resulting in significant gains in the fight against wanted persons, illegal drugs, loose fi****ms, and illegal gambling. PRO NIR’s relentless and coordinated efforts underscored the Philippine National Police’s firm commitment to safeguarding communities and enforcing the rule of law without hesitation.
Key Accomplishments of SACLEO are the following:
Campaign Against Wanted Persons
A total of 134 operations were conducted, leading to the arrest of 134 wanted individuals. Among those apprehended were 37 Most Wanted Persons and 97 Other Wanted Persons.
Campaign Against Illegal Drugs
Through 78 anti-illegal drug operations, PRO NIR arrested 83 drug personalities and confiscated approximately 625.9 grams of shabu, with a Standard Drug Price of PhP 4,249,320.
Campaign Against Loose Fi****ms
88 focused operations were conducted against loose fi****ms, resulting in the arrest of 20 individuals, confiscation of 20 loose fi****ms, recovery of 5 explosives and secured the voluntary surrender of 64 unlicensed fi****ms.
Campaign Against Illegal Gambling
PRO NIR conducted 39 operations against illegal gambling activities, resulting in the arrest of 104 individuals and the confiscation of PhP 18,097 in bet money.
The successful implementation of SACLEO highlights PRO NIR’s relentless, unyielding, and strong commitment to protecting the people of Negros Island Region. Through sustained, intelligence-driven, and coordinated operations, the office continues to dismantle criminal activities and hold offenders accountable.
PRO NIR remains steadfast in its mission and resolute in its vow to intensify operations against all forms of criminality. With strengthened partnerships and community support, the office will continue to press forward, firm, focused, and fearless in its pursuit of lasting peace and order across the Negros Island Region.
