Police arrested six wanted persons in separate manhunt operations across various towns in Leyte and Tacloban City on Friday, May 22, 2026. The operations were conducted by the Leyte Police Provincial Office (LPPO) as part of their intensified campaign against fugitives.
Commitment to Peace and Order
Colonel Celerino Sacro Jr., officer-in-charge of the LPPO, emphasized the significance of these operations. "These operations demonstrate Leyte Police Provincial Office's unwavering commitment to intensifying our manhunt campaign and ensuring that wanted persons are held accountable before the law," he said. He added, "We will continue to sustain aggressive operations to uphold peace and order across Leyte."
Details of the Arrests
The arrested individuals came from Dagami, Mahaplag, and Villaba in Leyte, as well as Barangay Nula-tula in Tacloban City. They were wanted for various violations, including unlawful cockfighting operations and violations of city or municipal ordinances. The suspects are now under the custody of their respective operating units for proper disposition prior to turnover to the courts of origin.
The LPPO continues to urge the public to report any information that may lead to the arrest of other wanted persons in the area.
