CAMP GEN. PACIANO RIZAL, Laguna – A former Philippine Army (PA) soldier wanted for frustrated murder and murder was arrested in a manhunt operation by the Calamba City police in Barangay Makiling, Calamba City, this province, on Tuesday morning, July 11.
Laguna police director Police Col. Harold Depositar, in a report to Police Regional Office 4-A chief Police Brig. Gen. Carlito Gaces, said the suspect, “Ireneo,” a resident of Barangay Makiling, was apprehended based on a warrant of arrest for three counts of frustrated murder and murder issued by Judge Freddie Balonzo of the Regional Trial Court, Fifth Judicial Region Branch 63, Calabanga, Camarines Sur.
Police Lt. Col. Milany Martirez, Calamba police chief, said the suspect was taken to their custodial facility.
“The Laguna PNP will continue to intensify the manhunt campaign, in order to catch the accused who are hiding from the law no matter where they are in the Philippines or other countries in order to achieve justice for their victims. The Laguna PNP will ensure safety, security, and tranquility in the entire province of Laguna,” Depositar said.