Ginpangguba sa Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) ang mga nakumpiskar nga prohibited items sa Pedestrian Screening Areas (PSAs) sa duha ka adlaw nga highlights sang Dinagyang Festival.
Ginhimo ang ceremonial destruction sang 687 confiscated prohibited items kaina sang aga.
Sa amo nga items, 250 ang ballpens, 139 ang vapes, 114 ang lighters, 126 packs ang cigarettes, kag 58 ang bladed items.
Suno kay Police Lieutenant Colonel Lorenez Losaria, Deputy City Director for Operations, ang pagguba sang confiscated items nagapakita sang mabaskog nga commitment sang kapulisan sa public safety kag preventive policing, partikular sa major events.
“This activity sends a clear message that Dinagyang can be enjoyed without illegal and prohibited items. It is also part of our advocacy for a smoke-free and safe festival. Our goal is to protect everyone and prevent incidents before they happen. We thank the public for their cooperation, which played a vital role in the success of the festival,” suno kah PLtCol Losaria. — Aksyon Farrah Mae Morano
