3 top most wanted in Metro Manila arrested

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Sunday reported the arrest of three criminals included in the top 10 list of Metro Manila’s most wanted individuals during separate operations in the first three days of 2025.

On 3 January, NCRPO agents arrested the No. 6 individual on the Regional Top Ten Most Wanted Persons (TTMWP) list at Barangay 73 in Caloocan City.

The suspect is facing multiple charges, including rape and acts of lasciviousness, with warrants issued by courts in Malabon and Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur.

According to the records, two other MWPs were captured on 1 January, including a suspect listed as No. 8, who was arrested in San Dionisio, Parañaque City for qualified rape.

Meanwhile, the No. 4 MWP was arrested in Upper Bicutan, Taguig City for acts of lasciviousness and two counts of statutory rape.

The NCRPO said it has arrested 23 MWPs and 24 other wanted individuals from 1 to 3 January.