7 carjack suspects nabbed in Calabarzon

CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna, Philippines — Seven suspected carjackers were arrested in separate operations in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Bayangas, Rizal and Quezon) over the weekend.

Among those arrested was a teenager tagged in the theft of motorcycles and other vehicles, according to Calabarzon Highway Patrol Group chief Col. Bernard Marzal.

The suspect was arrested at his residence on Friday based on a warrant issued by Judge Miguel Asuncion of the Regional Trial Court Branch 99 in Antipolo City.

No bail was recommended for the suspect, who was turned over to the Department of Social Welfare and Development for proper disposition.

The other suspects were arrested in Antipolo, Rizal; Imus, Cavite, and Nasugbu, Batangas yesterday and Friday. They were identified as Chucky Hernandez, Emilio Garcia, Joan Celis, Patrick Nagtalon, Sander Simera and Syrone Jae Garabiag.