LAOAG CITY, Nov. 27 -- The modernization of the Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur provincial police offices got a big boost on Thursday with the turnover of various logistical support to strengthen their operational readiness.

Among the items turned over were 19 units of 4x4 personnel carrier, two light transport vehicles, four heavy motorcycles, seven light motorcycles, two drone units, 30 enhanced combat helmets, 15 basic assault rifles with 5,400 rounds of 5.56 ammunition, 72 9mm pistols with 7,200 rounds of 9mm ammunition, 34 multi-mode mobile devices, 24 desktop computers, and one laptop.

These items are expected to significantly strengthen police visibility, improve response time, enhance investigative capacity, and support anti-crimina...