Manila, June 5 -- The Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) on Thursday said it would assist in the enforcement of traffic rules and regulations in support of the no-contact apprehension policy (NCAP).

PNP-HPG spokesperson Lt. Nadame Malang said they will crack down on traffic violators on roads that are not covered by NCAP and motorists concealing their license plates to avoid detection.

He said 120 HPG personnel have been deployed to various parts of Metro Manila for the purpose, while another 1,500 personnel would be deployed in other parts of the country.

"Our director, Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta, said the deployment during the recent polls would be the same. The public must expect more visibility of the HPG, espe...