35 phones seized in Iloilo City jail raid
By Jennifer P. Rendon
ILOILO CITY — The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Region 6 conducted another joint greyhound operation early Wednesday, Sept. 16.
This time, teams from BJMP-6 and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency recovered 35 mobile phones while inspecting different cells of persons deprived of liberty at the Iloilo City District Jail-Male Dormitory in Barangay Ungka, Jaro, Iloilo City, at around 4:30 a.m.
Aside from the mobile phones, authorities also confiscated a vape device, a cellphone charger, and four SIM card starter packs.
Jail Chief Inspector Juniven Rey Umadhay, BJMP-6 spokesperson, said the confiscated items were properly secured for documentation, disposition, and further legal processing in accordance with existing rules and regulations.
Forty-three PDLs were also subjected to drug testing.
All tested negative.
The operation was conducted based on intelligence information received by the office of BJMP-6 Regional Director Jail Chief Superintendent Elena Rocamora as part of the bureau’s continuing efforts to strengthen intelligence-led security operations and prevent the entry and proliferation of prohibited items inside jail facilities.
In a statement, BJMP-6 said the simultaneous drug testing underscored the commitment of the agency and PDEA-6 to maintaining a secure, disciplined, and drug-free custodial environment.
BJMP-6 said the activity was also intended to ensure the strict implementation of security and drug-prevention measures inside jail facilities.
The bureau said it remains committed to strengthening intelligence-driven operations and interagency cooperation with law enforcement partners to uphold jail security, safeguard the welfare of PDLs and jail personnel, and protect the community.
Suspected shabu, drug paraphernalia, and two mobile phones were also recovered during surprise greyhound operations at the Iloilo District Jail-Male Dormitory and its annex in Barangay Nanga, Pototan, Iloilo, on Monday, Sept. 14.
Umadhay said all personnel, including the jail warden, would be investigated for possible neglect of duty.
He said the jail warden could also be held liable under the doctrine of command responsibility if the evidence warrants.
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