SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga- Through the aggressive campaign of Police Regional Office 3 under the leadership of its Regional Director, Police Chief Supt. Raul D Petrasanta to arrest wanted criminals and put them behind bars, a former local official who was wanted for several crimes was arrested today.
Based on reports that reached this Office, around 10:30 this morning, elements of Pantabangan Municipal Police Station coordinated with Umingan Police Station in Pangasinan to conduct a manhunt operation for the possible arrest of Romeo Borja SR, ex-mayor of Pantabangan who went into hiding last year.
Former Mayor Borja Sr. was arrested by virtue of Warrant of Arrest issued by Hon Judge Bernardita Gabian-Eum, RTC Branch Angeles City with CC Nos 13-10529, 13-10528 and 13-10527 for the crimes of Violation of Sec 4a in relation to Sec 6a of RA 9208 (Qualified trafficking in persons), Violation of Sec 6b of 7610 and Rape with no recommended bail.
Arrested wanted person is now under the custody of Pantabangan MPS for proper disposition.
Petrasanta lauded the operating troops for a job well done and he further remarked that one criminal off the street accords citizens with a sound sleep. Moreover, he directed all Police Provincial Offices to conduct an obstinate, efficient campaign and advocacy by implementing a wide-ranging pro-active approach/strategy on the campaign against Wanted Persons in coordination with various law enforcement and other concerned government agencies.
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