The Philippine National Police’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) arrested 237 suspects and seized ₱53.9 million worth of evidence during a series of nationwide operations conducted from April 21 to 25.
The crackdown, part of the agency’s intensified efforts to combat criminality, targeted various offenders across different regions.
Among those apprehended were eight Chinese nationals, 13 individuals listed as regional most wanted persons, 32 provincial-level fugitives, and a known member of the Ocariza Criminal Group operating in Cebu. Authorities also confiscated 28 loose firearms, assorted ammunition, and illegal goods such as counterfeit cigarettes, unregistered beauty products, and animal feeds.
CIDG chief Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III praised his personnel for their commitment, saying their actions contribute to making the country a better place to live and do business Vince Lopez.
Torre assured the public that the CIDG remains steadfast in its campaign against all forms of criminality, vowing to enforce the law without fear or favor. He emphasized that the group will continue seizing illegal firearms and pursuing criminal elements to help ensure a peaceful and orderly national and local election this May.
The latest figures follow a separate CIDG operation during Holy Week, from April 13 to 20, which led to the arrest of 200 wanted individuals.
