Manila, Feb. 11 -- The Police Regional Office-Mimaropa (PRO-4B) arrested 256 suspects, including most wanted persons (MWPs), in January.

In a statement Tuesday, PRO-4B chief Brig. Gen. Roger Quesada said data from the Regional Investigation and Detective Management Division showed the suspects have outstanding arrest warrants.

Among them was Jeron, 30, the region's No. 1 MWP charged with multiple counts of rape, sexual assault and acts of lasciviousness.

The others were Roger, 74, No. 5, two counts of rape; Erwin, 42, No. 9, rape; and Rodel, 35, No. 10, lascivious conduct.

In 2024, PRO-4B made 2,409 arrests, an increase of 12.31 percent from 2,145 in 2023.

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