Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) in Central Luzon successfully arrested 25 of the region’s most wanted individuals in a week-long operation from October 15 to 22, officials announced. An additional 188 wanted persons were also apprehended.
Those captured face serious charges, including rape, murder, theft, child abuse, robbery, illegal drug offenses, homicide, and attempted murder. The operation was led by PRO3 Director Brig. Gen. Redrico A. Maranan.
“This success highlights the importance of community cooperation,” Brig. Gen. Maranan said, urging the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity. He emphasized that PRO3 is committed to maintaining public safety and upholding the rule of law.
The arrests are part of a broader initiative by PRO3 to combat criminality in Central Luzon. Police vowed to continue taking proactive measures to prevent crime and pursue fugitives across the region.