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Philippine police launch major drive to arrest 300,000 remaining fugitives
The Philippine National Police announced an ambitious plan to apprehend approximately 300,000 wanted persons still at large nationwide. The initiative comes after the force successfully arrested roughly 200,000 fugitives over the past 14 months.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The Philippine National Police is escalating efforts to clear its backlog of wanted persons, setting its sights on apprehending the estimated 300,000 fugitives still evading capture across the country.
The police force revealed its intentions in a statement on Tuesday, building on recent momentum from arresting approximately 200,000 wanted individuals over the preceding 14 months. The operation underscores the PNP's commitment to improving public order and reducing crime by systematically pursuing outstanding warrants.
The scale of the remaining fugitive population reflects persistent challenges in law enforcement across the archipelago. The targeted mass arrest campaign aims to significantly reduce the current wanted persons backlog and strengthen police operations nationwide.
Details regarding the timeline, resources, and specific strategies for the expanded apprehension drive were not immediately disclosed. The announcement signals a renewed focus on warrant execution as a core component of the PNP's broader crime prevention agenda.