KAWAYAN, Biliran – The Kawayan Municipal Police Station, headed by Capt. Joet Micah Evangelista, chief of police, conducted an intelligence-driven operation that resulted in the successful apprehension of a wanted person in Barangay Cagsalaosao, Purok 4, Calbayog City, Samar, on October 12.

Operatives arrested a 70-year-old man residing at Catbalogan, Samar. He was apprehended based on two standing Warrants of Arrest, charged with Murder and 2 counts of Frustrated Murder, with a P200,000.00 recommended bail.

“This operation exemplifies Kawayan MPS’s dedication to upholding the laws and regulations even outside the Municipality and ensure the community’s safety and well-being,” Evangelista said.

The arrest was carried out by a joint operation led by the personnel of Kawayan MPS, Calbayog CPS, BPMFC, 804th MC RMFB8, and Biliran-PDEA.

The arrested person is now in the custody of the Kawayan MPS for documentation before being turned over to the court of origin.

Evangelista commends the team for the effective operation and remarked that the suspect’s arrest sends a clear message to all criminals.