Camp BGen Efigenio C Navarro, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro – A 20-year-old man who is listed as the top nine most wanted in MIMAROPA was arrested in a law enforcement operation conducted in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on Sunday, July 14, 2024.

A police report revealed that at about 10:00 AM, personnel of Puerto Princesa City Police Station 3 together with PPC Police Station 2, City Mobile Force Company, Provincial EOD/K9 Unit Palawan, 401st B MC RMFB, and CIDG Palawan conducted a manhunt operation that led to the apprehension of alias “Sergio”, 20, in Brgy. Luzviminda, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.

The arrest was made by warrant of arrest issued by the Fourth Judicial Region, Branch 13 in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan for the non-bailable offense of Rape under article 266-A, Par. 1 (D) of the RPC as amended by RA 11648.

The arrested person is now under police custody and will be turned over to the issuing court for proper disposition.