Manila, May 8 -- The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has arrested 1,296 wanted persons, including nine most wanted persons (MWPs) in Metro Manila, during intensified anti-crime operations in April.

NCRPO director Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin said the 528 other MWPs are categorized as "city and municipal," while the remaining 768 are listed as "other wanted persons."

He said the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has 297 arrests, followed by the Southern Police District (SPD) with 282, Manila Police District (MPD) with 273, Northern Police District (NPD) with 247, and Eastern Police District (EPD) with 197 last month.

Aberin said figures speak volumes about the NCRPO's operational tempo and its relentless pursuit of justice. ...