By Connie Calipay
LEGAZPI CITY – The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) reported Monday the arrest of the region’s two most wanted individuals following separate manhunt operations conducted over the weekend.
PRO-5 chief, Brig. Gen. Nestor Babagay Jr., said the number one and number two most wanted persons were apprehended in Cavite and Masbate provinces, respectively.
The number one regional most wanted person, known by the alias “Gerry,” 25, of Paracale, Camarines Norte, was arrested in General Trias, Cavite, for the crime of murder, for which no bail was recommended.
The individual ranked as the number two regional most wanted person, identified by the alias “Vins,” was apprehended in Masbate province.
Vins is reportedly a member of the New People’s Army (NPA) Terrorist Squad, operating under the Komiteng Larangan Gerilya (KLG) North. Vins is also facing murder charges, with no bail recommended.
“The long arm of the law will always prevail. These arrests reaffirm our unwavering commitment to serve justice, protect our communities, and ensure peace and order across the Bicol Region,” Babagay said. (PNA)
