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Caraga region's eighth most wanted arrested in Surigao cemetery
A 45-year-old farmer wanted for rape has been apprehended by joint police operatives inside a public cemetery in Surigao del Sur. The arrest occurred Sunday morning as families visited gravesites during All Saints' Day observances.
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Law enforcement officers arrested the suspect at approximately 10:05 a.m. at the Tagbina cemetery in Tagbina, Surigao del Sur on Sunday. The man, who ranked as the eighth most wanted person in the Caraga region, was taken into custody without incident during the holiday when thousands of residents gathered to visit and pay respects at burial sites.
The arrest was conducted by joint police operatives coordinating across jurisdictions in the region. Details regarding the rape charge and circumstances leading to his capture remain under investigation by authorities.
The suspect is currently in police custody pending formal charges and court proceedings. Investigators continue to compile evidence related to the criminal complaint against him.