Police arrested five of the most wanted persons in separate operations across Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, and Olongapo City.

In San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan, authorities arrested a 29-year-old man, ranked eighth most wanted in the province.

He is facing two counts of statutory rape, which are non-bailable offenses.

in Olongapo City, police arrested the number four most wanted in the region, who is accused of qualified rape and acts of lasciviousness under RA 7610.

The court denied bail for his two counts of qualified rape, while bail for the acts of lasciviousness case was set at P200,000.

In Cabanatuan City, another fugitive was caught for statutory rape and five counts of violating RA 7610, a law protecting children from abuse.

In Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, police arrested another most wanted fugitive linked to statutory rape charges.

In San Fernando, Pampanga, authorities apprehended alias “Macho,” listed as fifth most wanted in the province for violations of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act.

Regional Director PBGen Jean Fajardo praised PRO-3 for its dedication in arresting wanted persons successfully. She said the arrests demonstrate that no criminal can escape the law.