THE Northern Police District (NPD) has intensified its manhunt operations, securing the arrest of 12 wanted individuals during a synchronized “Warrant Day” sweep across the district.

Announced by NPD District Director PBGen. Benliner L. Capili, the operation successfully cornered one Top Most Wanted Person, three Most Wanted Persons, and eight Other Wanted Persons.

Highlighting the arrests was the apprehension of a 41-year-old male ranked as the district’s Top 9 Most Wanted Person.

Nabbed by operatives of the Valenzuela City Police Station Station Intelligence Section along Baldomero Street, Barangay Coloong, the suspect faces four counts of violating Section 14(B)(I) of Republic Act No. 11053, or the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018.

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The warrant was issued by the Valenzuela City Regional Trial Court Branch 282 with no bail recommended.

Following a medical checkup at the Valenzuela City Health Department, he was detained at the police station pending court proceedings.

In Caloocan City, intelligence and manhunt operatives arrested a 26-year-old male wanted for qualified theft along Bayabas Street.

Armed with a warrant issued by the Regional Trial Court in Tabuk City, Kalinga, police secured the suspect, who had a recommended bail of ₱120,000.00, and brought him to the Caloocan City Medical Center for examination.

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Meanwhile, Malabon police operatives apprehended a 33-year-old male facing charges for violating Presidential Decree 1866 as amended by Republic Act No. 8294 (illegal possession of firearms).

Arrested near a grocery store in Barangay Catmon, the suspect had an outstanding alias warrant with a recommended bail of ₱200,000.00 issued by Malabon RTC Branch 74.

The successful operations are part of the NPD’s core pillar of responsive and dynamic law enforcement, which prioritizes high-visibility patrols, rapid response, and sustained anti-criminality campaigns to ensure public safety and accountability across communities.

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