Two men listed among the most wanted persons at the regional level were arrested in separate manhunt operations in Negros Oriental on Friday, June 5.
The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region said the No. 3 regional most wanted person was arrested in Brgy. Kalamtukan, Bayawan City.
Police identified the accused as alias “Ontoy,” 31, single, and a resident of Purok 2, Brgy. Kalamtukan.
The Bayawan City Police Station arrested him by virtue of a warrant for rape in relation to Republic Act 7610, or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act.
Police said no bail was recommended for the case.
In San Jose, police also arrested the No. 7 regional most wanted person during an Oplan Tracker operation in Brgy. Tapon Norte.
The accused was identified as alias “Car,” 19, jobless, and a resident of Brgy. Siapo, San Jose.
Police said he was arrested by virtue of a warrant for two counts of statutory rape, also with no bail recommended.
PRO-NIR said the accused allegedly sexually abused his minor girlfriend, taking advantage of their relationship and trust.
Both accused were informed of their constitutional rights during their arrest and are now under the custody of the Bayawan City Police Station and San Jose Municipal Police Station, respectively, pending proper disposition.
PRO-NIR said the arrests form part of its intensified campaign against wanted persons across the region.*
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