117 Fugitives Arrested in Western Visayas

By Jennifer P. Rendon

A total of 117 fugitives were arrested in a weeklong police operation conducted in Western Visayas from Feb. 1 to 7.

The Police Regional Office (PRO)-6 carried out 104 operations, resulting in the apprehension of 15 most wanted persons and 102 other wanted individuals.

The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) made the most arrests with 65, accounting for 55.55 percent of PRO-6’s total apprehensions.

The Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) followed with 14 arrests, while the Capiz PPO reported 10. The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) arrested nine fugitives, Aklan PPO apprehended seven, Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) made five arrests, and Antique PPO detained four individuals.

The Guimaras PPO, Regional Mobile Force Battalion 6, and Criminal Investigation Group–Regional Field Unit 6 each reported one arrest.

Brigadier General Jack Wanky, Western Visayas police chief, commended the tracker teams for their dedication and relentless efforts in locating wanted persons.

“The arrests of these outlaws reflect our police personnel’s hard work and commitment to their sworn duty,” Wanky said, urging the teams to continue tracking and bringing the remaining fugitives to justice.

He emphasized that accounting for wanted individuals is a significant measure in reducing crime incidents in the region.