High-value suspect, most wanted person arrested in separate Central Luzon operations
PAMPANGA — Police in Central Luzon arrested two targets identified as a high-value individual and a most wanted person in separate operations on December 2, 2025, according to the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3).
In Olongapo City, operatives of the City Police Drug Enforcement Unit (CPDEU) and Police Station 1’s Special Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) arrested a 52-year-old suspect known as “Sam” during a buy-bust operation in East Bajac-Bajac.
Authorities seized approximately 55 grams of suspected shabu valued at around ₱374,000, along with marked money used in the operation.
Meanwhile, police in Orani, Bataan apprehended another target identified as “Ethan,” listed as the province’s Top 3 Most Wanted Person for rape and acts of lasciviousness. Members of the Orani Municipal Police Station, Bataan Provincial Intelligence and Detection Management Unit, Provincial Intelligence Unit, and Provincial Investigation Team served the suspect’s arrest warrant.
Both suspects are now under police custody for proper disposition and the filing of charges.
PRO3 Regional Director PBGen. Ponce Rogelio I. Peñones, Jr. commended the operating teams for their swift and coordinated actions, saying the arrests reflect the region’s strong adherence to the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly in enhancing police operations and community support.
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