Senator Lacson Urges Law Enforcement to Improve Arrest Tactics
Lacson to law enforcers: Do a better job in making arrests

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Senator Panfilo Lacson has called on law enforcement agencies in the Philippines to enhance their intelligence operations to effectively locate and arrest high-profile fugitives, including Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa, who is evading an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court. Lacson criticized recent failed attempts to apprehend Dela Rosa, emphasizing the importance of proper planning and coordination in law enforcement.
- 01Lacson advised law enforcement to strengthen intelligence operations as a critical aspect of their work.
- 02He noted that the National Bureau of Investigation made a tactical error by attempting to serve the arrest warrant on the same day Dela Rosa appeared at the Senate.
- 03Lacson criticized the decision to assign two female officers to serve the warrant against Dela Rosa, suggesting that officers of similar build should have been assigned.
- 04Dela Rosa faces charges of crimes against humanity related to his role in the anti-drug campaign during former President Rodrigo Duterte's administration.
- 05Lacson clarified that his own case of going into hiding was different, as he did not break the law and sought judicial relief.
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In a recent statement, Senator Panfilo Lacson urged Philippine law enforcement to enhance their intelligence efforts to effectively locate and arrest high-profile fugitives, including Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa, who is currently evading an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC). Lacson, a former chief of the Philippine National Police, expressed understanding for Dela Rosa's decision to avoid capture, advising him to 'hide well.' He emphasized the need for law enforcement agencies to improve their operational tactics, particularly highlighting a recent incident where the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) failed to apprehend Dela Rosa despite him being present at the Senate. Lacson criticized the NBI's decision to assign two female officers to serve the arrest warrant, arguing that officers of similar build to the suspect should have been chosen for such operations. He stressed that without robust intelligence and proper coordination, law enforcement efforts against high-profile fugitives would be ineffective and wasteful. Dela Rosa faces serious charges related to his involvement in the controversial anti-drug campaign during the Duterte administration, which has been criticized for numerous human rights violations. Lacson clarified that his own past experience of going into hiding was different, as he did not break any laws.
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Improved law enforcement tactics could lead to more effective apprehension of fugitives, enhancing public safety and accountability.
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