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Northern Mindanao nets 286 fugitives in August dragnet
A month-long dragnet operation in the Northern Mindanao region of the Philippines led to the arrest of 286 fugitives in August, including several high-profile suspects who had been sought by authorities for years.
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A month-long dragnet operation across Northern Mindanao led to the arrest of 286 fugitives in August, including dozens of high-profile suspects who had long been hunted by authorities. Data from the Police Regional Office 10 (PRO-10) showed that of the total arrests made between Aug. 1 and 31, 2026, 72 were high-profile fugitives. The police regional office did not immediately provide further details on the identities of the arrested fugitives or the specific crimes they were wanted for, but emphasized that the operation was a significant step towards enhancing public safety and order in the region. The operation is part of ongoing efforts by Philippine authorities to crack down on crime and enforce the law nationwide.
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