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Mimaropa police arrest 697 fugitives in four-month crackdown
Law enforcement in the Mimaropa region has intensified its anti-criminality efforts, arresting nearly 700 wanted individuals and confiscating contraband worth millions of pesos. The operation ran from May through August, targeting both high-priority suspects and other fugitives across the jurisdiction.
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Police units operating across Mimaropa have arrested 697 fugitives and seized approximately P45.7 million worth of illegal drugs and smuggled goods during an intensified anti-criminality campaign spanning May 8 to August 31. The Police Regional Office in Mimaropa reported that arrests included 204 Most Wanted Persons and 493 other wanted individuals, reflecting a comprehensive enforcement effort across the region covering Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan.
The sustained operation demonstrates the regional police command's commitment to addressing organized crime and criminal networks operating throughout the Mimaropa area. The scale of seizures and arrests underscores the significant volume of illicit activities authorities have targeted during the four-month period.
The multi-faceted campaign reflects broader law enforcement priorities across the Philippines to combat drug trafficking, smuggling operations, and fugitive apprehension. Regional police units coordinated their efforts to maximize impact across their jurisdictions, resulting in one of the more substantial enforcement operations in recent months.