A TOTAL of 32 wanted persons, including 12 classified as most wanted, were arrested during intensified manhunt operations conducted by the Iloilo Police Provincial Office (Ippo) from July 14 to 20, 2025.
The arrests were made by Ippo’s tracker teams across various towns in the province, as part of its continuing campaign to track down fugitives and uphold law and order.
Police Colonel Bayani Razalan, acting provincial director of the Ippo, commended the successful operations and the dedication of the Ilonggo police in ensuring the safety of the communities.
“Ang mga madinalag-on nga operasyon nagapakita sang aton seryoso nga kampanya batuk sa mga wanted persons kag nagaserbe nga pahanumdom nga wala sing lugar ang mga kriminal diri sa Iloilo,” Razalan said.
(The successful operations demonstrate our serious campaign against wanted persons and serve as a reminder that criminals have no place here in Iloilo.)
He urged Ilonggos to report any suspicious individuals in their area to the police immediately.
He emphasized that public support remains vital to law enforcement, adding, “Sa bulig sang komunidad, mas mapabaskog naton ang aton kampanya batuk sa krimen.”
(With the help of the community, we can strengthen our campaign against crime.)
The Ippo, led by Razalan, aligns with the Philippine National Police chief and Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO 6), focusing on enhanced law enforcement and community safety. (Leo Solinap/SunStar Philippines)