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Quezon City enforcer arrested after killing 3 teenagers over curfew breach

Quezon City enforcer arrested after killing 3 teenagers over curfew breach

LSN Philippines · 12 October 2026

A 38-year-old Task Force Disiplina enforcer has been arrested in connection with the deaths of three teenagers in Quezon City on Monday. The suspect, identified by authorities as alias "Vin," allegedly killed the minors during an enforcement operation related to the city's curfew ordinance.

The Quezon City government confirmed the arrests through a late Monday statement, following follow-up police operations. Task Force Disiplina is a dedicated unit tasked with promoting discipline and enforcing local ordinances across the city.

The incident has prompted the city administration to announce plans for reforms, though specific details of the proposed measures were not immediately disclosed. The killings underscore ongoing concerns about the conduct of special enforcement units and the use of force during routine municipal law enforcement operations.

Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the deaths remain ongoing. The case has drawn attention to questions about accountability and oversight within specialized law enforcement units in the Philippines' largest metropolitan centers.