CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga – The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) disclosed Sunday the arrest of at least 13 persons for their alleged involvement with illegal drugs and other criminal activities in the region.

Sr. Supt. Marvin Bolabola, Central Luzon CIDG chief, said that a farmer identified as Rudy Saura of San Pascual, and Jesus Felismenia of Barangay Grullo, both of San Narciso, Zambales were collared by his men after Judge Josefina Farrales of Regional Trial Court Branch 69 of Iba issued a warrant for their arrest.

In San Juan del Monte, Bulacan, Bolabola said that his men also arrested William Manahan, of Bagungbuhay 2, for murder docketed in Criminal Case No. 155 of Malolos City. No bail was set for his release.

In Barangay Plaridel, Amsic, Angeles City, Chief Inspector Glenn Silvio, Pampanga CIDG chief, reported that they have arrested five suspected members of “Akyat-Bahay/Gapos Gang” after they were tipped off for stealing from a household in San Fernando.

Silvio identified the arrested suspects as Benito Dizon, Arnel Samson, and three others.

The cases against the five stemmed from their alleged involvement in a robbery committed at MacArthur Highway, Telabastagan, City of San Fernando, which transpired last March 9.

Recovered from the suspects include one pair of concert speakers, Sakira amplifier, three pieces of microphones, totaling approximately P200,000, according to Silvio, saying Samson was caught in possession of a caliber .38 revolver during the operation.