THE National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) recorded significant law enforcement gains from October 4 to 10, 2026, highlighted by a sharp 55.15% reduction in eight focus crimes and the apprehension of 386 wanted individuals across the metropolis.
Under the leadership of Officer-in-Charge Police Brigadier General Christopher N. Abrahano, the regional police force implemented enhanced managing police operations aligned with the leadership agenda of PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr.
During the week-long campaign, the NCRPO registered 74 focus crime incidents, down from 165 cases recorded during the same period in 2025.
Notable declines included a 77.42% drop in rape cases, 55.71% in theft, 71.43% in murder, 29.41% in physical injuries, and significant decreases in robbery and carnapping incidents.
Simultaneously, the region’s Crime Solution Efficiency improved by 5.18 percentage points to 79.73%.
In the campaign against illegal drugs, police units executed 206 operations, arresting 265 suspects and seizing contraband valued at ₱5,926,897.80.
Confiscated substances included 698.06 grams of shabu, quantities of cocaine, ecstasy, kush marijuana, ketamine, and marijuana-infused vapes.
Anti-illegal gambling efforts also yielded 484 arrests across 229 operations, recovering ₱111,483 in bet money.
Meanwhile, 49 operations targeting loose firearms resulted in 50 arrests and the confiscation of 52 weapons.
Additionally, the NCRPO tracked down 386 wanted individuals—comprising 120 Most Wanted Persons and 266 Other Wanted Persons.
Authorities also enforced local ordinances, apprehending over 75,000 violators for offenses such as public drinking, traffic infractions, and curfew violations, generating ₱23,966,250 in municipal fines.
PBGEN Abrahano credited the success to targeted police work and vowed to maintain operational pressure.
“These accomplishments reflect the results of sustained, targeted police operations—fewer crimes, more wanted persons apprehended, and stronger enforcement across Metro Manila,” Abrahano said.
“We will build on these gains through greater vigilance, intensified operations, and continued accountability,” Abrahano concluded.
