AUTHORITIES successfully apprehended a 24-year-old most wanted individual during a targeted warrant implementation operation in Pilar Village on October 8, 2026.
The operation was conducted at approximately 2:00 PM by personnel from the Warrant and Subpoena Section of the Las Piñas City Police Station (CPS).
Officers acted on warrants issued by Family Court Branch 2 in Las Piñas City on September 24, 2026.
The suspect, identified through the alias Regi, faces serious charges including Statutory Acts of Lasciviousness under Criminal Case No. 26-1067, which carries a recommended bail of ₱180,000, and Child Abuse under Republic Act No. 7610 under Criminal Case No. 26-1068, with a recommended bail of ₱80,000.
During the execution of the operation, police personnel utilized an alternative recording device to ensure transparency and compliance with protocol.
The accused was subsequently taken into custody and is presently detained at the Las Piñas CPS custodial facility while awaiting the issuance of a formal commitment order from the issuing court.
Southern Police District (SPD) District Director PBGen. Rodel A. Pastor lauded the successful operation, highlighting the critical role of continuous and lawful law enforcement actions in upholding the rule of law.
“Every warrant served is a step toward accountability and the proper administration of justice,” PBGen. Pastor stated.
“We will continue to pursue wanted persons through lawful police operations while respecting the rights of all concerned and ensuring that cases involving the protection of children are given due attention,” Pastor added.
