PRO CAR Cops Arrest 70 Wanted Personalities in Weeklong Manhunt Ops; 52 Municipalities Record Zero Crime Incidents
As Police Regional Office Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO CAR) cops continue to step up their efforts in the anti-criminality campaign, a total of 70 wanted personalities were arrested in a weeklong manhunt operations, while 52 municipalities recorded zero crime incidents from October 12 to 18, 2025.
According to the Regional Investigation and Detective Management Division of PRO CAR, the Baguio City Police Office (CPO) recorded the highest number of arrests, with 23 wanted persons apprehended. This was followed by the Benguet Police Provincial Office (PPO), which recorded 19 arrests. The Mountain Province PPO recorded 9 nine arrests, Kalinga PPO recorded eight arrests, while Ifugao and Apayao PPO recorded four arrests each and Abra PPO with three arrests.
Meanwhile, due to intensified police presence and community cooperation, 52 municipalities in the different provinces of the region, along with two police stations in Baguio City, reported zero crime incidents during the same week. Specifically, zero crime incidents were recorded in 17 municipalities in Abra, 10 in Ifugao, eight in Benguet and Mt. Province, six in Apayao, and three in Kalinga. In Baguio City, Police Stations 4 and 8 also reported zero crime incidents, out of the city’s 10 police stations.
In addition to these accomplishments, PRO CAR recorded a Crime Clearance Efficiency (CCE) rate of 84.06% and a Crime Solution Efficiency (CSE) rate of 78.26% for the week. These outcomes are attributed to the diligent efforts of police officers in responding to and solving reported incidents.
The success of PRO CAR stems from the active engagement of its personnel, strong community support, and the effective implementation of anti-criminality strategies aligned with the Seven-Focus Agenda of the Acting CPNP, PLTGEN JOSE MELENCIO C NARTATEZ, JR. This includes a particular emphasis on employing Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO) and revisiting, improving, and implementing risk management plans at all levels to ensure efficient and effective police service, contributing to a safer and more secure environment across the Cordillera. **
