By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan

(PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan)

MANILA – The Police Regional Office-Central Luzon (PRO-3) arrested 802 persons wanted for various charges in October.

PRO-3 Director Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan said among those apprehended were 142 most wanted persons for heinous crimes, including murder, rape, robbery, and drug-related offenses.

In a statement, Maranan commended the operating units and the continued cooperation of the community in suppressing illegal activities in the region.

Kung malakas ang presensya ng pulisya sa mga pampublikong lugar, nakatitiyak ang mga komunidad na sila’y ligtas. Kung kaya naman patuloy kong hinihimok ang ating publiko na suportahan ang kapulisan sa aming mga programa at gawain kontra-kriminalidad (If there is a strong police presence in public places, the communities can be sure that they are safe. That’s why I continue to urge the public to support the police in our anti-crime programs and activities),” Maranan said.

In a separate statement, Southern Police District (SPD) Director Brig. Gen. Bernard Yang said 91 wanted persons were arrested from Nov. 2 to 8.

“By apprehending these individuals, we are taking significant steps toward ensuring a safer community for al,” Yang said.

The SPD covers the cities of Makati, Pasay, Taguig, Parañaque, Las Piñas, and Muntinlupa, as well as the municipality of Pateros. (PNA)