MANILA – Members of the Police Regional Office 3 (Central Luzon) arrested a total of 111 persons wanted for various charges in region-wide operations from Sept. 14 to 20.
In a statement on Tuesday, PRO-3 Director Brig. Jose Hidalgo said among those apprehended were 15 most wanted persons and 96 others with standing arrest warrants.
Hidalgo commended the efforts of the operating units for their unwavering dedication to maintaining public safety and ensuring accountability for criminal activities.
"This accomplishment is a testament to our commitment to apprehend criminals and uphold the law, ensuring that justice is served for all victims of crime," he said, noting that the arrests were part of PRO-3's broader effort to ensure peace and order throughout Central Luzon.
SPD nabs 62 wanted persons
In a separate statement, Southern Police District (SPD) Director Brig. Gen. Leon Victor Rosete said that 62 wanted persons were arrested between 12:01 a.m. and 12 midnight of Sept. 20.
Rosete also reported that 58 anti-illegal drugs operations were conducted from Sept. 16 to 22, resulting in the apprehension of 75 individuals and the seizure of 1,282.35 grams of suspected shabu and 30.83 grams of marijuana with a total estimated street value of PHP8.72 million.
The SPD covers the cities of Makati, Pasay, Taguig, Parañaque, Las Piñas, and Muntinlupa, as well as the municipality of Pateros. (PNA)
