THE Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) reported that they recovered 76 stolen vehicles and arrested 45 suspects in January this year.
In a statement released on Monday, PNP-HPG officer in charge, Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta said the recovery consisted of 59 cars and 17 motorcycles.
Meanwhile, 14 criminal charges were filed against the arrested suspects.
Matta also said their intensified crackdown involved a total of 17,185 operations, comprising 9,768 initiated operations and 4,417 joint operations with other law enforcement agencies.
The HPG’s law enforcement efforts also netted 420 motor vehicles and 2,534 motorbikes impounded, as well as the issuance of 9,857 temporary operator’s permits, 5,895 ordinance violation receipts, and 24,883 traffic citation tickets.
Meanwhile, the HPG’s campaign against unauthorized vehicle modifications under Presidential Decree 96 resulted in the confiscation of one siren, 134 horns, 260 blinkers, 3,205 illegal lights, and 79 modified mufflers. The HPG also apprehended 1,025 vehicles for violating the “No Plate, No Travel” policy.
“These accomplishments reflect the commitment of the men and women of the Highway Patrol Group in ensuring the safety of motorists and pedestrians alike,” Matta said.
Our operations are driven by integrity, vigilance, and the pursuit of justice. We will remain steadfast in our mission to rid our roads of criminal elements and keep our highways safe for every Filipino,” he added.
