LAW enforcement agents have arrested Metro Manila’s most wanted fugitive, a 26-year-old murder suspect, following a targeted intelligence-led manhunt in Intramuros on Wednesday afternoon.
Joint operating teams led by the Manila Police District (MPD) warrant and subpoena section apprehended the suspect along Sto. Tomas Street, near the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Building in Barangay 655, at approximately 5:30 PM on September 30.
The suspect, a local construction worker, held the top spot on the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) regional most wanted list.
He was also classified as the Top 2 District Level and Top 1 Station Level most wanted person.
The arrest was executed under outstanding warrants for murder and attempted murder.
The court recommended no bail for the murder charge, while bail for the attempted murder charge was set at ₱120,000.
Police officials emphasized that the operation strictly adhered to Supreme Court guidelines and constitutional mandates.
Officers used an Authorized Recording Device (ARD) throughout the apprehension to ensure transparency and compliance with operational standards.
The accused was informed of his rights in a dialect he understands before being transferred to the MPD Police Station 2 Custodial Facility pending the formal return of the warrant to the court.
NCRPO Officer-in-Charge PBGEN Christopher N. Abrahano commended MPD District Director PBGEN Arnold C. Santiago and the apprehending team for their operational discipline and execution in capturing a high-risk suspect.
“The arrest of a Top 1 Regional Level Most Wanted Person sends a clear message: those who try to outrun the law will eventually run out of time,” Abrahano said, reaffirming the police force’s commitment to tracking down fugitives across Metro Manila while urging the public to continue assisting authorities by reporting suspected criminal activity.
