Central luzon: The Police Regional Office (PRO) 3 in Central Luzon has successfully apprehended all 10 Regional Level Most Wanted Persons in a span of just 14 days.
According to Philippines News Agency, the arrests were made from October 1 to October 14, following a series of coordinated manhunt operations across the region’s seven provinces. The individuals, who were on the run for charges including murder, rape, robbery, and drug violations, have been brought to justice.
The regional police identified the top four most wanted individuals as Rolando Estanislao, charged with murder and frustrated murder; Ernie Juat, facing two counts of rape; Christian Adrales, charged with murder; and Harren Josh Santos, wanted for robbery, car theft, and illegal possession of firearms. The successful operation is attributed to intelligence-driven efforts and enhanced coordination among police units, reaffirming the command’s commitment to upholding justice and maintaining peace in Central Luzon.
The Bulacan Police were instrumental in the operation, leading the effort to apprehend the top three most wanted individuals through strategic planning and precise use of intelligence. Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio I. Pe±ones Jr., the PRO-3 chief, emphasized the importance of unity, discipline, and dedication in achieving this success. He stated that continuous coordination and intelligence sharing allowed the police units to locate and apprehend the fugitives, proving that no criminal can evade the law.
Moving forward, PRO-3 intends to sustain this momentum and maintain the intensity of their operations, remaining committed to their mission of protecting communities and delivering swift and fair justice.