The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced more than 78,000 individuals wanted by the law for various criminal cases has been arrested in the past 12 months.
THE chief of the Philippine National Police announced more than 78,000 individuals wanted by the law for various criminal cases has been arrested in the past 12 months.
Azurin said that during the period, some 2,940 tagged as members of organized crime groups were rounded-up. He added that 381 were “neutralized” and 162 criminal group members surrendered. A total of 369 firearms were confiscated. According to Azurin, the recent accomplishment against communist groups and its support systems are “clear manifestations of the strong partnership of PNP, other government agencies, local government units and stakeholders who willingly extended full support to the implementation of Executive Order 70 to End Local Communist Armed Conflict .
“These landmark operational accomplishments by PNP units nationwide showcase the sincere dedication, compassion and diligence of our PNP personnel in furtherance of the PNP’s peace and security framework to win against all forms of criminality,” he added.
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