The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO 6) reported the arrest of 15 wanted persons, including a provincial-level fugitive and two municipal-level fugitives, on June 8, 2026. The arrests resulted from coordinated manhunt operations conducted by the Iloilo Police Provincial Office, Iloilo City Police Office, Antique Police Provincial Office, and Guimaras Police Provincial Office.
Operations Across Four Provinces
The operations targeted individuals with pending criminal cases across the region. Police Brigadier General Randulf Tuaño, acting regional director of PRO 6, commended the operating units for their dedication. In a statement, Tuaño said: “Our relentless pursuit of wanted persons reflects our unwavering commitment to protecting our communities and ensuring that those who violate the law are held accountable. I commend our personnel for their dedication and sacrifice. Through teamwork, determination, and commitment to duty, no fugitive can hide from the long arm of the law.”
Coordinated Efforts
The PRO 6 emphasized that the operations were part of an intensified campaign against wanted persons, aimed at ensuring individuals facing criminal charges are arrested and brought before the courts. The crackdown supports ongoing efforts to maintain peace and order across Western Visayas by locating and apprehending fugitives with pending cases.
Authorities highlighted the continued coordination among police units in the region, which enabled the successful tracking and arrest of the fugitives. Tuaño affirmed that the regional police force remains committed to strengthening law enforcement efforts against fugitives and other criminal activities as part of its public safety mandate.
Broader Campaign
The operations form part of the Philippine National Police's continuing efforts to uphold the rule of law and ensure that persons facing criminal charges are brought before the proper courts for the resolution of their cases. The PRO 6 stated it will continue to intensify manhunt operations in support of its campaign for responsive, trusted, and transformative policing across the region.
Police officials urged the public to continue cooperating with law enforcement authorities by providing information that may assist in the location and arrest of wanted persons. They stressed that community support remains vital in maintaining peace and order in Western Visayas.
