The Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) has arrested several suspects and recovered stolen vehicles amid a stepped-up campaign against carjacking, highway robbery, and hijacking nationwide.
PNP-HPG Director Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta said the arrests were recorded in June 2025, highlighting the agency’s focus on curbing the proliferation of sold parts from stolen vehicles. “We’re going all out against suspects involved in car thievery, particularly the so-called technical carnapping and all other forms of criminality, as well as wanted persons, as ordered by PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas D. Torre III,” Matta said.
He emphasized that these successful operations reflect the HPG’s operational readiness and commitment to ending vehicle-related crimes. “With timely response and strong coordination with our communities, justice will continue to prevail,” he added.
Since June, HPG operatives have apprehended at least 20 wanted individuals and impounded an equal number of suspected stolen motor vehicles and motorcycles, including some that were reported as “failed to return” by their registered owners.
Two weeks ago, authorities arrested 12 wanted persons and recovered five stolen motor vehicles as part of the group’s intensified enforcement. The HPG reiterated its support for lead investigative bodies to ensure swift and lawful resolution of cases involving stolen vehicles.