METRO Manila law enforcement recorded a significant drop in criminality following a week of aggressive, round-the-clock police operations across the National Capital Region.
According to the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), focus crimes across the metropolis dropped by 48% over a single week, falling from 130 incidents down to 67 between September 27 and October 3, 2026.
Alongside the decrease in offenses, law enforcement efficiency also saw a notable upward trend, with the Crime Solution Efficiency rate climbing to 73.13% from the previous 64.62%.
The sharp decline in crime figures is attributed to the NCRPO’s intensified implementation of its strategic operational roadmap, which targets multiple fronts of criminal activity simultaneously.
During the weeklong push, anti-illegal drug operations yielded 269 arrests across 221 separate police actions.
Authorities seized illicit substances including 841.90 grams of shabu, 93.43 grams of kush, 4.79 grams of dried marijuana leaves, and 30 marijuana oil-laced e-cigarettes.
The total estimated value of the confiscated narcotics reached ₱6,000,639.80 based on Dangerous Drugs Board estimates.
Efforts to purge communities of fugitives also produced strong results, with lawmen apprehending a total of 326 wanted individuals.
This figure includes 141 classified as Most Wanted Persons and 185 Other Wanted Persons.
Simultaneously, the crackdown on unauthorized weaponry resulted in 67 targeted operations, leading to the arrest of 68 suspects and the confiscation of 68 loose firearms.
Meanwhile, anti-illegal gambling sweeps led to 234 operations, resulting in 517 arrests and the recovery of ₱121,021 in gambling stakes and paraphernalia.
NCRPO Officer-in-Charge PBGEN Christopher N Abrahano emphasized that the aggressive numbers translate directly to the agency’s accountability to the public.
“Lesser crime is not a slogan but an outcome we measure and deliver every week,” Abrahano stated. “We will keep our response swift and our personnel accountable, because public trust is earned in every encounter.”
Looking ahead, the NCRPO announced plans to sustain its intelligence-driven operations throughout the region.
Leadership has instructed all personnel to strictly adhere to professional standards, aiming to maintain a disciplined and courteous police force in all public interactions.
