73 wanted persons arrested in Soccsksargen in one week

COTABATO CITY  — Seventy-three wanted persons facing various charges were arrested in a weeklong police sweep across Soccsksargen (Region 12), authorities said on Wednesday.

Police conducted the simultaneous law enforcement operations from October 26 to November 1, 2026.

Brig. Gen. Alan Manibog, Police Regional Office (PRO-12) regional director, said the arrested individuals include 51 listed under the “wanted person” category and the rest as “other wanted persons.”

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The Cotabato Police Provincial Office arrested 21 wanted individuals, followed by the General Santos City Police Office with 14.

The South Cotabato Police Provincial Office recorded 11 arrests while the Sultan Kudarat Police Provincial Office netted 12.

In Sarangani province, the police arrested 15 wanted persons.

Manibog emphasized the importance of sustained manhunt operations and coordination among police units to locate wanted persons and ensure the implementation of court-issued warrants.

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“We will continue to intensify our manhunt operations to track down wanted persons and enforce court orders,” Manibog said in a statement.  

“Through coordination and the concerted efforts of our units, we will continue to promote peace and order throughout the region,” he added.

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Earlier, police in Region 12 announced the arrest of eight persons and the recovery of 116 assorted firearms during the week-long drive against loose firearms./coa