Police arrested 26 wanted individuals in a one-day operation across Quezon City, as part of efforts to enforce outstanding warrants and track down fugitives.
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD), led by District Director Brig. Gen. Randy Glenn Silvio, said the “Warrant Day” operation resulted in the arrest of four Top Most Wanted Persons, five Most Wanted Persons, and 17 other wanted individuals.
Among those arrested was a 30-year-old suspect known as “John Michael,” listed as the No. 9 most wanted by La Loma Police Station (PS 1). He was apprehended at around 8:50 a.m. inside the Quezon City Jail Male Dormitory in Barangay Bagong Silangan. He faces six counts of estafa, with warrants issued by a Quezon City court. Police records also show prior cases involving violations of Batas Pambansa Blg. 22, or the Bouncing Checks Law, and another estafa complaint filed earlier this year.
In a separate operation, Batasan Police Station (PS 6) arrested alias “Marilou,” 34, identified as the No. 8 municipal-level most wanted person in Mandaluyong. She was taken into custody at her residence in Barangay Commonwealth at around 10 a.m. and faces charges of physical abuse under a warrant issued by a Mandaluyong court.
Cubao Police Station (PS 7) also carried out multiple arrests, including alias “Vicente,” 42, tagged as its No. 7 most wanted person. He was arrested in Barangay Cupang, Antipolo City at around 1:30 p.m. for alleged violation of Republic Act No. 6539, or the Anti-Carnapping Act of 1972.
Later that evening, the same unit arrested another suspect, alias “Romeo,” 40, in Muntinlupa City. He also faces charges under the Anti-Carnapping Act, with a warrant issued by a Quezon City Regional Trial Court.
Police said the issuing courts will be notified of the arrests in accordance with standard procedure.
The QCPD said operations such as “Warrant Day” are part of efforts to strengthen law enforcement and maintain public safety. Authorities also urged the public to report individuals with standing warrants, noting that community cooperation remains vital in sustaining peace and order.