14 Locations Searched but Atong Ang Still on the Run
Col. John Guiagui, chief of the CIDG–National Capital Region (CIDG-NCR), said on Monday that police have so far received around 40 pieces of information that could help determine Ang’s possible whereabouts. These tips are currently being validated as authorities work to narrow down credible leads in the ongoing operation.
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“More on locations [ang mga natanggap na impormasyon]. Actually, ‘yong mga nakita nila is before na lumabas ‘yong warrant of arrest na allegedly nakita nila [si Ang], lumabas sa sasakyan, pumunta sa isang game farm na ganito, meron pa diyan is na-deliveran siya ng mga mamahaling seafoods,”
Guiagui told reporters during a press conference at Camp Crame.
Based on the information gathered so far, law enforcement units have conducted searches in several areas in Calabarzon, Central Luzon, the Bicol Region, and Metro Manila. Guiagui said these operations are part of a broader nationwide effort to locate Ang, who remains at large despite intensified surveillance and coordination among police units.
The CIDG official added that authorities are still looking into at least three specific locations in Manila where Ang may be hiding. These sites are currently undergoing verification to determine whether they warrant further police action.
“Visayas, Mindanao up to Luzon, nag-effort tayo. Kung ano ang dumating sa atin na information, we are validating,”
Guiagui said, emphasizing that no lead is being dismissed outright as long as it can be checked on the ground.
Ang has been tagged as one of the most wanted individuals in the country and is the only suspect still unaccounted for among the 22 individuals who were issued warrants of arrest in connection with the disappearance of dozens of sabungeros, or cockfighting enthusiasts. The high-profile case has drawn public attention due to the scale of the alleged crimes and the number of victims involved.
Authorities reiterated their commitment to pursuing Ang and urged the public to continue providing information that could help bring the fugitive to justice, assuring that all tips received will be carefully assessed and acted upon accordingly.
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