4 Malaysian fugitives fall
The seaborne patrol has resulted in the arrest of the four fugitives from Sabah, Malaysia on Langaan Island, one of the islands that comprise Turtle Islands town
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Daily TribuneThe seaborne patrol has resulted in the arrest of the four fugitives from Sabah, Malaysia on Langaan Island, one of the islands that comprise Turtle Islands town
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ZAMBOANGA CITY — Authorities in Turtle Islands, Tawi-Tawi province arrested four fugitives from Sabah, Malaysia after they bolted from a police jail facility in the Federal State of Sabah and fled to Langaan Island in Turtle Islands to seek refuge.
Turtle Islands Mayor Hadji Faizal Jamalul on Tuesday revealed that the Malaysian Police of Sabah informed him that the four escaped from jail and sailed to Turtle Islands on 30 December 2023.
"They informed me that four of their fugitives from Kota, Kinabalu, Sabah allegedly traveled through Sandakan, Sabah and rented a speedboat to travel to Turtle Islands, Tawi-Tawi," Jamalul said.
In response to reports of fugitives fleeing, elements of Turtle Islands Municipal Police Station immediately initiated an operation after receiving the information, utilizing all available resources to track down the perpetrators and ensure the arrest of the suspects.
The seaborne patrol has resulted in the arrest of the four fugitives from Sabah, Malaysia on Langaan Island, one of the islands that comprise Turtle Islands town.
Meantime, Police Regional Office in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao director P/Brig. Gen Allan Nobleza commended the elements of the Turtle Islands MPS for their prompt action in validating the information that resulted in the capture of the four fugitives.
"The successful apprehending of these fugitives was due to the quick and coordinated efforts of Turtle Islands Municipal Police Station and other counterparts from the Law Enforcement Units and collaboration with the local government unit," Nobleza said.
"The successful operation sends a strong message to criminals that law enforcement agencies are working together to protect the Filipino people's safety and security," he added.
