Notorious gang leader linked to murder, shootings nabbed in Tondo
A 33-year-old alleged criminal gang leader was arrested for multiple crimes, including murder, shooting, and robbery targeting Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) drivers in Tondo, Manila.
The Manila Police District (MPD) identified the suspect as “Jaymar,” tagged as the No. 1 most wanted person (MWP). He was arrested following a joint operation conducted by the MPD-SWAT and MPD Station 1 on Pahati Street in Balut, Tondo on Thursday, Oct. 9.
Authorities said the suspect had long been wanted for his involvement in several crimes. He was arrested under a warrant issued by the RTC Branch 185 for two separate, non-bailable murder cases.
Prior to the operation, MPD Station 1 Commander Lt. Col. Ronald De Leon instructed operatives to focus on and monitor the area of operation of the suspect to ensure that the gang’s criminal activities do not continue.
He is now detained at MPD Station 1.