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PNP ARRESTS LAGUNA MOST WANTED IN CAMARINES SUR FOR SERIOUS SEXUAL OFFENSES

The Philippine National Police, under the leadership of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested a most wanted person from Calamba City, Laguna during a manhunt operation at 10:15 AM on April 15, 2026 in Barangay Cabusao, Camarines Sur.

The operation was conducted by Cabusao Municipal Police Station of the Camarines Sur Police Provincial Office as lead unit, in coordination with the Calamba City Police Station of Laguna Police Provincial Office following validated intelligence information on the whereabouts of the suspect.

The arrested individual, known by the alias “Rody,” is facing Qualified Statutory R**e, R**e by Sexual Assault, and three counts of Acts of Lasciviousness. Authorities confirmed that the suspect was arrested without resistance and with no untoward incident.

After arrest, the suspect was brought to Cabusao MPS for documentation and processing prior to turnover to the appropriate court and detention facility.

The operation forms part of the Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO) under the PNP Focused Agenda, strengthening intelligence-driven manhunt operations and reinforcing the nationwide campaign against wanted persons.

“We will continue pursuing wanted persons until they are brought before the courts and held accountable for their crimes,” said PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr.

“Patuloy nating paiigtingin ang paghahanap at pag-aresto sa mga wanted persons upang matiyak ang kaligtasan ng publiko,” he added.

As the PNP intensifies its campaign against wanted persons under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., it continues to assure the public of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong mabilis, tapat, at nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

PNP CONFIRMS ₱5.4-B COUNTERFEIT CIGARETTE TAX STAMP OPERATION; FILES CHARGES

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has confirmed the large-scale use of counterfeit foreign cigarette tax stamps following the technical examination and verification of seized cigarette products in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.

The verification, conducted in coordination with the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) and authorized representatives from the tax stamp provider, established that the seized cigarette products bear non-authentic Malaysian excise tax stamps.

This development follows an earlier anti-illegal trade operation by Police Regional Office 7 (PRO7) under COPLAN “Dark Leaf,” which involved the implementation of a search warrant against a cigarette manufacturing facility suspected of illicit activities.

During the examination, a total of 45 cigarette samples from various brands were tested, all of which yielded negative results for authenticity. Authorities also uncovered 38 boxes containing approximately 10.64 million counterfeit tax stamps, equivalent to around 212.8 million cigarette sticks, with an estimated value of ₱4.256 billion.

Earlier, the operation at the Baisisen Global Corporation facility resulted in the seizure of 22 machines used in cigarette production, valued at about ₱1.1 billion. The total estimated value of all seized items, including cigarette products, counterfeit stamps, and equipment, reached approximately ₱5.4 billion.

Following the verification, a formal complaint was filed on April 13, 2026 for violation of Article 172 of the Revised Penal Code (Falsification by Private Individuals and Use of Falsified Documents), with possible additional charges under related laws.

PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., underscored the importance of international cooperation in addressing transnational crimes.

“This operation highlights the strength of our coordination with foreign counterparts in going after large-scale illegal activities that affect government revenues and economic stability,” PGEN Nartatez said.

The PNP continues to intensify its campaign against economic sabotage and illicit trade as part of its operational focus, in line with the PNP Focused Agenda under Enhanced Managing Police Operations.

The PNP remains committed to its vision of a Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)