BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) arrested a total of 22 persons and seized suspected illegal drugs as a result of the Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operations (SACLEO) from September 14 to 20, 2025.

During the said operations, six Top Most Wanted Persons were apprehended. These include four individuals listed as the 2nd, 7th, 8th, and 9th Regional Top Most Wanted Persons, who were separately charged with Rape and Large-Scale Illegal Recruitment.

Additionally, two City-Level Top Most Wanted Persons were arrested for violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

The arrested wanted persons are classified as High Value Individuals. On the other hand, 14 other wanted persons were apprehended for violation of various penal laws.

Meanwhile, two suspects were arrested during the conduct of a separate anti-illegal drug operations that also led to the seizure of suspected shabu.

The BCPO remains firm in advancing the priority agenda of the Acting Chief, PNP, PLtGen.Jose Melencio Nartatez,Jr., particularly in enhancing police operational management and sustaining the campaign against illegal drugs, loose firearms, and terrorism.

BCPO City Director PCol. Ruel Tagel emphasized that these efforts are not only aimed at holding offenders accountable but also at protecting the community’s way of life. He further assured that the command will continue to adapt and strengthen its operations to keep Baguio City safe.