04/06/2026
𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟓, 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟔 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠-𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐖𝐏𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐬
ILOILO CITY – Two of Iloilo province’s most wanted persons facing drug-related charges were arrested in separate back-to-back manhunt operations conducted in Barangay Tabucan, Dumangas, Iloilo on June 3, 2026, just two days after their warrants of arrest were issued.
Arrested at around 1:41 PM was alias “Nat,” 24 years old, a resident of Barangay Rosario, Dumangas, Iloilo, and listed as the province’s Top 6 Most Wanted Person.
The operation was jointly conducted by personnel of the Dumangas Municipal Police Station (MPS), Iloilo Police Provincial Office–Provincial Intelligence Unit (IPPO-PIU), Iloilo Police Provincial Office–Special Operations Group (IPPO-SOG), and the Provincial Highway Patrol Team of Highway Patrol Group Regional Office 6 (PHPT-HPG 6).
At around 3:00 PM, alias “Nar,” 49 years old, also a resident of Barangay Rosario, Dumangas, Iloilo, and listed as the province’s Top 5 Most Wanted Person, was likewise arrested in a follow-up operation conducted by Dumangas MPS, Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Group–Special Operations Unit 6 (PDEG-SOU6), IPPO-PIU, IPPO-SOG, and PHPT-HPG 6.
Both were arrested by virtue of warrants of arrest for violation of Section 5 in relation to Section 26 of Republic Act No. 9165, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. The warrants were issued by the Regional Trial Court, Sixth Judicial Region, Branch 68, Dumangas, Iloilo on June 1, 2026, with no bail recommended.
The arrested individuals are now under the custody of Dumangas MPS for proper disposition.
Police Brigadier General Randulf T. Tuaño, Acting Regional Director of PRO6, commended the operating units for their prompt and coordinated efforts.
“The swift arrest of these wanted persons shortly after the issuance of their warrants reflects the continued vigilance, operational readiness, and unwavering commitment of our police personnel to ensure that those facing criminal charges are brought before the court without delay,” ani PBGen Randulf T. Tuaño, Acting Regional Director, PRO6.
“I commend all operating units involved for their professionalism and teamwork. PRO6 will continue to intensify its manhunt operations and strengthen coordination with communities to locate and arrest wanted persons across the region,” he added.
Under the leadership of PBGen Tuaño, Police Regional Office 6 remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering RESPONSIVE, TRUSTED, and TRANSFORMATIVE POLICING for a safer Western Visayas in support of the Philippine National Police’s vision of “BAGONG PNP PARA SA BAGONG PILIPINAS: SERBISYONG MABILIS, TAPAT, AT NARARAMDAMAN” under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, PNP.
(PNP-RPIO6)
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