153 wanted persons nabbed in CALABARZON
Police also arrest 27 drug suspects, 311 illegal gambling suspects in 24-hour operations
Police Regional Office 4A reports the arrest of 153 wanted persons, including 45 most wanted individuals, during a 24-hour anti-criminality campaign across CALABARZON from November 8 to 9, 2026. (Photo courtesy of PRO 4A)
CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna — Police arrested 153 wanted persons across CALABARZON during a 24-hour anti-criminality campaign from 6 a.m. on November 8 to 6 a.m. on November 9, 2026, the Police Regional Office 4A (PRO 4A) reported Monday.
According to the regional police's daily accomplishment report, 45 of those apprehended were classified as most wanted persons, while 108 were listed as other wanted individuals.
The operations covered the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon.
In its campaign against illegal drugs, PRO 4A conducted 19 operations that resulted in the arrest of 27 suspects and the confiscation of approximately 65.56 grams of suspected shabu and 1.54 grams of marijuana.
The seized illegal drugs had an estimated value of P608,530.40, according to the police report.
Meanwhile, intensified operations against illegal gambling resulted in the arrest of 311 individuals during 150 operations. Authorities also confiscated P40,377 in suspected gambling proceeds.
In its campaign against loose firearms, police conducted 13 operations, arrested nine individuals and confiscated 14 firearms. Another 13 firearms were surrendered to authorities.
The regional police also reported extensive enforcement of local ordinances, with 1,277 individuals fined and 6,064 others reprimanded for various violations.
PRO 4A Regional Director Brig. Gen. Dominic L. Baccay attributed the continuing anti-criminality campaign to the regional command's commitment to strengthening police visibility, law enforcement and community safety.
The operations form part of the regional police's B.E.S.T. initiative, which stands for "Be Visible, Engage Immediately, Serve Together, and Transform Trust."
PRO 4A said its intensified law enforcement activities aim to maintain peace and order, strengthen public safety and improve police services throughout CALABARZON.