Makati police conducts Oplan Tokhang in exclusive villages

The police in Makati City have entered exclusive villages in the area to conduct Oplan Tokhang there.

Along with barangay officials, the police went door-to-door amid high fences and gates to distribute flyers with information against illegal drugs and crime, and the numbers that residents may call to report any related incidents.

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In San Lorenzo Village, among the houses visited were those of Philippine Ambassador to Mexico Delia Rosal and Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, a report from GMA News' Oscar Oida said.

Despite initial apprehensions, barangay officials said residents received the operation well.

"Bago nito siyempre may agam-agam ang mga residente namin kasi hindi nila alam kung anong klaseng pagkatok. Pero noong napaliwanagan namin sila, natanggap naman," Brgy. San Lorenzo Village chairman Ernesto Moya said.

Oplan Tokhang was also conducted in Bel-Air and Urdaneta Villages, where flyers also included information on bomb threats and security tips.

Residents of Bel-Air Village aired their support for the operations, a separate report from GMA News' Mark Salazar said.

Urdaneta Village, meanwhile, conducted a seminar on the anti-illegal drug drive for its residents.

Makati police has previously conducted Oplan Tokhang in Forbes and Dasmariñas Village. No one was arrested there. 

Police officials said the conduct of these operations helps in the information drive and encourages people to report incidents to authorities.

"With due information and processed info sa mga imbestigador, makakapagplano tayo ng tamang police operations," said Chief Insp. Kimberly Molitas, National Capital Region Police Office public information officer.

She added: "Narinig naman natin sa ating barangay, natutuwa sila sa ginagawa natin, at willing sila 'pag may kailangang katukin ulit ay gagawin natin at open sila sa idea na hindi imposible na may drug users sa lugar na ito." —Rose-An Jessica Dioquino/KG, GMA News