The Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) bolstered its nationwide crackdown on carnapping and traffic violations, issuing more than 15,000 tickets and seizing over 1,500 motorcycles during a weeklong operation.
In a statement, HPG Director BGen. William Segun said HPG units nationwide arrested seven wanted persons for carnapping, recovered 25 stolen motor vehicles and nine motorcycles, and impounded 293 vehicles and 1,503 motorcycles.
He said these results came from intensified efforts by the Regional Highway Patrol Units (RHPUs) and the Special Operations Division (SOD), which conducted checkpoints and enforcement activities. RHPU 4A led in impoundments, while RHPU NCR recorded the highest number of citations.
Operations also led to the implementation of 11 search warrants, 1,477 violations of Presidential Decree No. 96 (unauthorized use of sirens and blinkers), and 248 violations of Article 179 of the Revised Penal Code (unauthorized use of government uniforms or insignia).
Segun stressed the HPG’s commitment to maintaining road safety and expressed appreciation for the personnel involved. He vowed to sustain high-impact operations and support the broader mission of peace and order.
