ILOILO CITY – Police arrested on Tuesday, September 3, in Calinog town, Iloilo province the third and fourth most wanted persons in Western Visayas.
The suspects were identified as Arcee, the third most wanted, and Rod, the fourth most wanted.
“These arrests, made possible with the help of the community, demonstrates our unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and order, ensuring that those who break the law are brought to justice,” said Police Col. Bayani Razalan, Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) chief.
The 47-year-old Arcee and 42-year-old Rod were wanted for murder.
The tracker team of the Calinog Municipal Police Station apprehended the suspects in two operations in three hours.
Arcee was caught at around 11 a.m. Rod was nabbed three hours later at 2 p.m.
Razalan cited the arrest of the suspects.
“I commend the dedication and hard work of our tracker teams and the invaluable support of the community for this successful law enforcement operation,” added Razalan.