44 persons arrested in SPD's 17th warrant day operation
The Southern Police District (SPD) under Brig. Gen. Leon Victor Rosete announced that 44 persons were arrested under its 17th warrant day operation on May 31.
It targeted three categories of wanted persons: Top Most Wanted Person (TMWP), Most Wanted Persons (MWP), and Other Wanted Persons (OWP).


Southern Police District (SPD) Director Brig. Gen. Leon Victor Rosete (SPD)
A person classified as a Top Most Wanted Person was apprehended by the Parañaque Police.
Among the Most Wanted Persons, 22 individuals were arrested in several cities.
The Taguig Police arrested four persons while the Muntinlupa Police nabbed three. The Makati Police made two arrests, Pasay Police arrested eight, Las Piñas nabbed one and the Parañaque Police collared three. The District Mobile Force Battalion (DMFB) executed one operation, leading to one arrest.
The operation also captured 21 Other Wanted Persons: Taguig Police - two arrests; Makati Police - two; Pateros Police - one; Pasay Police - two; Muntinlupa Police - five; Las Piñas Police - six; and the Parañaque Police - two.
Three search warrants were also implemented including an operation by the Taguig Police that led to the arrest of a person.
The 17th warrant day operation also resulted in the arrest of persons who had been evading the police.
On May 31, a man identified as alias Rogelio, who is wanted for statutory rape and violations of Republic Act 7610 (Child Protection Act), was arrested by the Taguig Police in Signal Village. He evaded arrest for nine years since January 2015. The operation was carried out by the Oas, Albay personnel and Taguig Police after the victim sought assistance.
In Muntinlupa, alias Ryan was apprehended by the Muntinlupa Police in Barangay Poblacion. He was wanted under a case for slight physical injuries and evaded the police for more than 12 years since 2011.
"The success of this operation is a testament to our unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our community. We will continue to work tirelessly to bring justice and maintain peace within our jurisdiction," said Rosete.