LOCAL authorities successfully apprehended Pasay City’s Top 8 station-level Most Wanted Person for October 2026 during a manhunt operation in Barangay 91 on Friday morning, October 16, 2026.
Operatives from the Pasay City Police Station, led by Officer-in-Charge PCol. Robert R. Baesa, captured the 26-year-old unemployed suspect, identified by the alias “Ricardo,” at approximately 10:00 A.M.
The arrest was executed by virtue of a warrant of arrest for alleged violations of Section 11, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002).
The non-bailable warrant was issued by the Regional Trial Court Branch 298 in Pasay City.
During the operation, arresting officers strictly adhered to legal protocols by utilizing an alternative recording device in compliance with Supreme Court guidelines.
The suspect was properly informed of the nature of his arrest and apprised of his constitutional rights before being placed in police custody pending further court proceedings.
Southern Police District Director Police Brigadier General Rodel A. Pastor commended the operating team for their continuous push to track down fugitives.
“We will continue to pursue individuals with outstanding warrants through lawful and professional police operations, guided by our TSAPA principles and our duty to serve and protect always,” PBGen. Pastor stated.
