Manila, June 27 -- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Friday announced the arrest of three suspects in the theft of fiber optic cables that are part of the No Contact Apprehension Police (NCAP) camera system at the EDSA-Guadalupe footbridge in Makati.

In a statement, MMDA Chair Don Artes commended the "swift action" of the Makati City police.

"Investigation revealed that the suspects returned to the Guadalupe area to steal fiber optic cables again, but failed to notice the patrolling police officers at the overpass. Recovered from them were assorted cut-off electrical wiring and several cutting tools," he said.

The suspects have undergone inquest proceedings and are currently detained at Makati City Police Station...