Police arrested 25 individuals with standing warrants, including several listed as most wanted, during their 24-hour manhunt, the Quezon City Police District reported Saturday.
The QCPD said the operation resulted in the capture of seven Top Most Wanted Persons, two Most Wanted Persons, and 16 other wanted individuals in coordinated actions across multiple police stations.
“These arrests are a result of our intensified manhunt operations in line with the directive of the Chief, PNP, and the guidance of the Regional Director, NCRPO. The QCPD will relentlessly pursue all wanted persons and ensure that no one evades justice,” said QCPD Acting Director Police Col. Randy Glenn Silvio.
Police said those apprehended were facing various charges, including violations of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act, murder, syndicated illegal recruitment, estafa, reckless imprudence, and bouncing checks, based on warrants issued by different trial courts.
Several of the arrests were carried out at suspects’ residences, while others involved the service of warrants on individuals already detained in jail facilities for separate cases.
Authorities added that record checks showed some of the suspects had previous cases involving similar offenses, which were considered during processing.
The respective courts that issued the warrants were notified of the arrests for the proper turnover and further legal proceedings.
