CAMP TOLENTINO, Bataan — Determined to rid the province of wanted individuals, the Bataan Police Provincial Office, under Provincial Director PCOL Marites A. Salvadora, successfully arrested six wanted persons in separate police operations conducted across the province.

Col. Salvadora said the operations were part of an intensified campaign against wanted individuals to ensure peace and order in Bataan.

During the series of operations:

• Limay MPS, led by Major Jimmy Albert Decin, arrested a wanted person for Qualified Theft.

• Hermosa MPS, under Major Winston Norte, apprehended a suspect for Direct Assault Upon a Person in Authority.

• Pilar MPS, led by Major Larry Valencia, arrested a wanted person for Robbery with Force Upon Things.

• Morong MPS captured a suspect wanted for Estafa.

• Dinalupihan MPS apprehended a wanted person for Serious Physical Injuries in relation to Republic Act 7610 (Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act).

• Abucay MPS, under Major Jhon Rhey Cutab, arrested a suspect for Violation of Republic Act 9262 (Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004).

Col. Salvadora emphasized, “Arresting these wanted persons aims to prevent the occurrence of further crimes. This also serves as a stern warning that such violations will not be tolerated and that all offenders and wanted individuals will be relentlessly tracked down and arrested by authorities. These operations also help maintain peace and order in our communities, thereby preventing the commission of other crimes.”