On May 27, 2023, a 27-year-old man identified only as 'Garong' was arrested for allegedly stealing copper wires from beneath the San Juanico Bridge in Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines. The arrest occurred during a routine patrol by the 805th Maneuver Company of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion-8. Officers caught Garong in the act of cutting wires, recovering 200 meters of copper wiring valued at approximately P10,000 (around $180 USD) and a pair of pliers. Following his arrest, the suspect was informed of his rights and taken to Tacloban City Police Station 3 for processing, with charges being prepared against him. Police Captain Mardy Serna highlighted the operation's success as an example of the effectiveness of mobile patrols in protecting vital infrastructure. The San Juanico Bridge, known as the longest bridge in the Philippines, serves as a key connection between the islands of Leyte and Samar, making its protection essential for public safety.