Ang Kriminologist

07/10/2026

07/10/2026

PNP ARRESTS 15 WANTED PERSONS, CHINESE NATIONAL IN SEPARATE OPERATION

Under the leadership of PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), police units across the country accounted for 16 wanted persons in separate warrant operations on October 5, 2026.

The operations covered several provinces and cities and involved individuals facing cases ranging from r**e and murder to violations of the New Anti-Carnapping Act. Several were among the highest-ranked wanted persons in their respective areas.

In Oriental Mindoro, a 22-year-old man ranked No. 7 regional wanted person was arrested for r**e, with no bail recommended. In Zamboanga del Sur, a 69-year-old man ranked No. 9 was arrested for qualified r**e of a minor, also with no bail recommended.

In Capiz, a No. 9 wanted person was arrested for two counts of r**e, while in Cebu, a No. 3 wanted person was arrested for two counts of statutory r**e. Both cases had no bail recommended.

In Iloilo, two No. 3 wanted persons were separately arrested. One was wanted for murder and the other for two counts of statutory r**e; both cases carried no bail recommendation. Another No. 3 wanted person was arrested in Zamboanga del Sur for murder and attempted murder, with no bail recommended for the murder case and ₱120,000.00 bail for attempted murder.

In Davao del Norte, a No. 14 most wanted person under the Highway Patrol Group target list was arrested for violation of Republic Act No. 10883, with ₱300,000.00 bail recommended.

Two wanted persons were also accounted for in Negros Occidental: a No. 8 wanted person for murder, with no bail recommended, and a No. 6 wanted person for acts of lasciviousness, with ₱189,000.00 bail recommended.

In Zamboanga City, a No. 10 most wanted person was arrested for r**e, while in Zamboanga Sibugay, a No. 8 wanted person was arrested for murder. Both cases carried no bail recommendation. In Laguna, a No. 7 wanted person was arrested for murder, also with no bail recommended.

In Pangasinan, a No. 6 wanted person was arrested for violation of Republic Act No. 10883, with ₱180,000.00 bail recommended. In Sultan Kudarat, a No. 9 wanted person was arrested in connection with four counts of r**e and was subsequently turned over to the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office as directed by the court.

Separately, a Chinese national was arrested in Tacloban City for alleged violation of Republic Act No. 8293, or the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, with ₱60,000.00 bail recommended.

“A warrant is not just a piece of paper that has to be served. Our personnel have to make sure the information is verified, the operation is properly coordinated, and the person is handled according to law. That is how we do the job right,” PGen Nartatez said.

“Ang mahalaga, maayos ang proseso mula simula hanggang matapos. We will act on valid warrants, but we will also make sure that the rights of the person involved are respected,” he added.

The operations are part of the PNP’s Enhanced Managing Police Operations under the PNP Focused Agenda, using validated information and coordination to act on court-issued warrants. These efforts support the peace and security priorities of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

The PNP reminds the public not to confront or approach wanted persons. Information should instead be reported to the nearest police station or through proper police channels.

These lawful police operations form part of the PNP’s continuing delivery of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

07/10/2026

OVER ₱497 MILLION WORTH OF SUSPECTED SHABU RECOVERED IN NAIA, BACOLOD; THREE ARRESTED

Under the leadership of PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), police personnel intercepted an inbound parcel containing more or less 73.002 kilograms of suspected shabu at the Express Cargo Clearance Facility of the PAIR-PAGS Center, NAIA Complex, Pasay City, on October 5, 2026.

The operation, conducted by personnel of the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG) and the PNP Drug Enforcement Group’s Intelligence and Foreign Liaison Division, resulted in the recovery of suspected shabu with an estimated standard drug price of PhP496.413 million. The parcel was turned over to the PDEA Laboratory Service for qualitative and quantitative examination.

The shipper was identified as a foreign national from Mexico, while the listed consignee is a Filipino. Their identities are withheld as the case undergoes proper proceedings.

In a separate operation in Bacolod City later that day, police personnel arrested three adults in a buy-bust operation in Purok Lampirong, Barangay 2, and recovered more or less 230 grams of suspected shabu valued at approximately PhP1.564 million. The suspects are currently under police custody for proper disposition and the filing of appropriate charges.

Chief PNP PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the two operations show the importance of timely information, careful verification, and coordination among police units and partner agencies in addressing the movement of illegal drugs.

“We will continue to work on the points where these illegal drugs move, whether at entry facilities or within communities. The approach is simple: verify the information, coordinate properly, and act within the law,” PGen Nartatez said.

He added that all evidence recovered during police operations must undergo the required examination and legal process, while the rights of persons involved are respected throughout the proceedings.

The operations are part of the PNP’s Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO) under the PNP Focused Agenda, which emphasizes coordinated and information-driven police action. They also support the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in addressing the illegal drug problem through lawful enforcement and inter-agency cooperation.

The PNP will continue to coordinate with concerned agencies in disrupting the movement of illegal drugs while ensuring that every operation is conducted within the law and with due regard for the rights of all persons involved, consistent with the PNP’s commitment to a Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

07/10/2026

NO. 1 MOST WANTED PERSON IN MISAMIS ORIENTAL ARRESTED OVER FIVE S*X CRIMES

The Philippine National Police, under the command of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., has arrested Misamis Oriental’s No. 1 Most Wanted Person in a warrant operation in Opol, Misamis Oriental, on October 5, 2026.

Arrested was alias “Marlo,” 53, a resident of Cagayan de Oro City, who is facing three counts of R**e and two counts of R**e by Sexual Assault under Article 266-A(2) of the Revised Penal Code, as amended by Republic Act No. 11648.

Three of the cases are not bailable, while the remaining two carry a recommended bail of PhP200,000.00 each, for a total recommended bail of PhP400,000.00.

The cases stemmed from alleged incidents in 2024 involving the sexual abuse of a 17-year-old minor. Alias “Marlo” was apprehended through the efforts of the Tracker Team of the Opol Municipal Police Station, as lead unit, together with personnel of the Provincial Intelligence Unit of the Misamis Oriental Police Provincial Office and the 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company.

The arrest highlights the PNP’s sustained efforts to locate wanted persons facing serious criminal charges and bring them before the proper judicial authorities.

“This arrest demonstrates our resolve to locate wanted persons and ensure that they face the judicial process for the cases filed against them. No valid warrant will be ignored, and our police units will remain persistent in carrying out their duties,” PGEN Nartatez said.

“Walang puwang sa ating lipunan ang mga nananamantala sa kababaihan at kabataan. Patuloy nating paiigtingin ang ating mga operasyon upang matiyak na walang nagtatago sa batas ang makatatakas sa hustisya.,” he added.

The PNP Focused Agenda is a framework for transformation aimed at strengthening responsive and accountable police service, with Enhanced Managing Police Operations supporting focused and lawful action against wanted persons.

Alias “Marlo” is now under the custody of the Opol Municipal Police Station, Misamis Oriental Police Provincial Office, for proper disposition and appropriate legal proceedings.

As the PNP strengthens its pursuit of wanted persons and protection of vulnerable victims under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., it remains steadfast in delivering “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

07/10/2026

10 ARRESTED, 22 VICTIMS RESCUED IN WEEK-LONG PNP CYBERCRIME OPERATIONS

Under the leadership of PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) arrested 10 individuals and rescued 22 victims in cybercrime-related operations conducted nationwide from September 18 to 24, 2026.

Six of the arrests were made by virtue of warrants of arrest, while four resulted from entrapment operations. The operations involved investigation, cyber patrolling, intelligence monitoring, and coordination with complainants and other law enforcement agencies.

PGen Nartatez said the PNP will continue to respond to cybercrime cases while ensuring that victims are properly assisted.

“Online threats can affect people without warning, and our response has to keep pace. We will continue to act on complaints, pursue leads, and provide assistance to those affected. Ang mahalaga, hindi natin hinahayaan na mapabayaan ang mga biktima,” PGen Nartatez said.

The operations are part of the PNP’s Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO) under the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly in addressing emerging forms of crime and improving police response to incidents involving digital platforms.

The PNP continues to strengthen its cybercrime capabilities in support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for effective law enforcement and safer communities. The efforts are likewise aligned with the vision of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman,” extending police service and assistance to the public even in the digital environment.

(PNP-PIO)

07/10/2026

TWO KOREAN NATIONALS ARRESTED IN PAMPANGA DRUG BUST; ₱1 MILLION KETAMINE SEIZED

Under the leadership of PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), authorities arrested two Korean nationals in a buy-bust operation that led to the seizure of around 200 grams of suspected ketamine wiith Standard Drug Price of ₱1,000,000.00 in Clark Freeport Zone, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, early Tuesday, October 6.

The operation was conducted by the PDEA Regional Special Enforcement Team, PDEA Pampanga Provincial Office, and Mabalacat City Police Station. Aside from the suspected illegal drugs, authorities recovered buy-bust money and other non-drug items.

The two suspects, both Korean nationals, are under the custody of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) for proper disposition and appropriate proceedings.

Chief PNP PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the operation reflects the importance of close coordination among law enforcement agencies, particularly in addressing the movement of illegal drugs across different areas.

“Hindi tayo dapat maging kampante. When there is credible information and an opportunity to stop illegal drugs from reaching more people, our units must act promptly and within the law. At the same time, we make sure that every operation is properly documented and that the rights of those involved are respected,” PGen Nartatez said.

The operation forms part of the PNP’s implementation of its Focused Agenda, particularly through Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), which emphasizes timely action, proper coordination, and adherence to established procedures. It also supports the national government’s continuing efforts under the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to address the illegal drug problem through coordinated law enforcement and lawful enforcement operations.

The PNP said it will continue working with partner agencies to prevent the movement of illegal drugs while ensuring that police operations remain guided by law, proper procedure, and respect for individual rights, consistent with the vision of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

06/10/2026

HUSBAND AND WIFE AMONG DAGUPAN’S MOST WANTED ARRESTED IN CHILD ABUSE CASE

Under the leadership of PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), police authorities in Dagupan City have arrested a husband and wife who were both listed among the city’s Most Wanted Persons in connection with a case involving the alleged abuse of a child.

The 49-year-old husband, ranked Top 9, and his 42-year-old wife, ranked Top 10 among the city-level Most Wanted Persons, were arrested separately on October 2, 2026, during coordinated police operations in Dagupan City.

The couple were arrested by virtue of Warrants of Arrest issued by a Regional Trial Court on September 22, 2026, for alleged violation of Section 10(a) of Republic Act 7610, or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act. The court set a recommended bail of ₱160,000.00 for each accused.

The PNP emphasized that the warrants were served in accordance with established procedures, with the operations properly documented and the accused informed of the nature of the warrants and their constitutional rights.

Chief PNP PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the arrests demonstrate the importance of sustained police coordination in ensuring that court processes are properly carried out, particularly in cases involving the protection of children.

“We have a duty to act when there is a valid warrant, but we also have a duty to do it the right way—with respect for the law and for the rights of everyone involved. Sa mga kasong may kinalaman sa mga bata, we must be especially careful and responsible because their protection remains a shared responsibility,” PGen Nartatez said.

The husband and wife underwent medical examination following their arrest and were subsequently placed under police custody for documentation and appropriate court proceedings.

The accomplishment is consistent with the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly the Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), which promotes coordinated, accountable, and lawful police operations. It likewise supports the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in strengthening public safety and protecting vulnerable members of society.

The PNP will continue to coordinate with the courts and concerned government agencies in ensuring that cases are pursued through proper legal processes, in keeping with its commitment to the “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)