Less than a day after robbing a fast food chain in Bulacan, two suspects were arrested in a swift and coordinated operation by the Police Regional Office 3 (Central Luzon).
The suspects were caught during a hot pursuit operation on November 10 around 10 a.m. in Barangay 175, Caloocan City, following robbery incidents in Bustos and Santa Maria, Bulacan, the previous day.
Authorities recovered a gray Toyota Avanza, two sets of plate numbers, a .38 caliber revolver with live ammunition, ₱10,000 in bills, ₱13,000 in coins, and various tools believed used in the crime.
Central Luzon Police Director Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio Peñones Jr. commended the teamwork and prompt action of the units involved, saying it showed the professionalism and vigilance of the region’s police force.
He said the operation supports Acting PNP Chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr.’s focus on proactive and intelligence-based policing, adding that security operations will tighten during the Christmas season.
