The second most wanted person in Puerto Princesa City was arrested in a joint police operation in Barangay Irawan on Monday, May 27.
The suspect, a 34-year-old farmer and resident of the city, was apprehended by combined forces of Puerto Princesa City Police Office Station 2, Station 3, the PPCPO Tracker Team, and the 401st B-MC RMFB.
He was arrested by virtue of a warrant issued by Branch 49 of the Regional Trial Court for attempted murder, with bail set at ₱120,000.
“This arrest shows our commitment to justice and our ongoing efforts to find and apprehend individuals evading the law,” said Police Captain Alan De Los Santos, officer-in-charge of Station 2.
“Our operations will not stop. We urge the public to stay alert and continue working with us to keep Puerto Princesa safe,” he added.
The suspect remains in the custody of Station 2 and is set to be turned over to the court for legal proceedings.
