Manila, Feb. 5 -- The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) has apprehended a total of 126 suspects during a seven-day simultaneous anti-criminality law enforcement operation (SACLEO) across the region.

In a report on Wednesday, Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, PRO-5 spokesperson, said a total of 104 operations from Jan. 25 to 31 led to the arrest of individuals facing various criminal charges.

Among those captured were seven individuals listed as regional most wanted; nine categorized as provincial-level most wanted; 15 city and municipal most wanted persons; and 66 others deemed wanted criminals.

Meanwhile, 26 individuals were arrested for various forms of illegal betting, including illegal cockfighting, coin betting, pusoy, and card game...