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Police arrest 13 suspects linked to True Brown Style gang in Metro Manila
Law enforcement authorities have arrested 13 individuals allegedly connected to the True Brown Style (TBS) group since August 2024 as part of an intensified crackdown on the criminal organization. The arrests target the group's alleged involvement in recruiting minors for illegal activities.
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Metropolitan Manila police have ramped up operations against the True Brown Style gang, with records showing a steady stream of arrests over the past several months. Two of the 13 suspects were taken into custody in 2024, while four additional arrests were made in 2025, according to police documentation.
Authorities have identified youth recruitment as a primary concern in their investigation of the TBS group. Police allege that the organization has been actively recruiting minors to participate in criminal operations, prompting heightened enforcement efforts across the capital region.
The crackdown reflects law enforcement's broader strategy to dismantle criminal networks operating in Metro Manila. Police say the intensified operations will continue as investigations into the group's activities progress.
Details regarding specific charges against the arrested individuals and the nature of criminal activities under investigation have not been fully disclosed by authorities at this time.