AUTHORITIES arrested in a manhunt operation a construction worker tagged as one of the most wanted persons in Zamboanga del Norte, the police said Tuesday, July 2.

Police Major Helen Galvez, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula information officer, identified the arrested suspect as Jelson Adaro alias Tata who is listed as the number five most wanted person in Polanco municipality, Zamboanga del Norte.

Galvez said Adaro was arrested after being served a warrant of arrest around 9 p.m. Monday at Toribioo Drive in Pasonanca village, Zamboanga City.

She said Adaro has standing warrant of arrest for the crime of rape with P120,000 recommended bail issued by the Dipolog City court on August 28, 2007. (Bong Garcia/SunStar Philippines)