Nicolas Torre III

Nicolas Torre III is the current chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) known for high-profile arrests and anti-crime operations. He has led several significant operations including the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte and a former Abu Sayyaf member, demonstrating his commitment to law enforcement in the Philippines. Under his leadership, CIDG continues to combat criminal activities and ensure public safety ahead of crucial elections.

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Last updated at April 16, 2025.

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PNP CIDG busts P45M unregistered diapers, arrests six suspects

On Black Friday, April 18, 2025, Philippine National Police's Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) confiscated P45.4 million worth of allegedly unregistered diapers during raids in Plaridel, Bulacan.
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CIDG arrests ex-SWAT cop, 3 others for jail escape, weapons possession

On Sunday, April 13, operatives from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) arrested a former elite cop who was leading prisoners at Bulacan Provincial Jail along with three others.
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CIDG arrests Jalal for 2005 journalist killing

On Sunday, authorities arrested Jalal, a fugitive on the national most-wanted list, in Lanao del Norte for his alleged involvement in the killing of journalist Robert Ramos from Laguna almost 20 years ago.
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PNP seizes 4 container vans smuggling misdeclared goods from China

On Thursday, authorities seized four 40-foot container vans suspected of smuggling goods in warehouses in Parañaque, Valenzuela, and Bocaue, Bulacan.
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CIDG arrests former ASG member Abu Raba after 16 years

CIDG operatives arrested a 52-year-old former member of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), Abu Raba, in Zamboanga City on Monday after nearly 16 years as a fugitive.
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Police arrest fourth suspect in Lopez-Cohen murder case

Police have arrested four suspects in the murder case of beauty queen Geneva Lopez and her Israeli boyfriend Yitzhak Cohen from last year.
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Estrada criticizes Torre over Duterte arrest, cites rights violation

Senator Jinggoy Estrada criticized CIDG Director P/MGen Nicolas Torre III for his handling of the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte, comparing it to the 2001 arrest of him and his father.
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Chop-chop victim's widower arrested after decade-long hunt

The widower of a chop-chop victim from 2011 was arrested in Santa Rosa City, Laguna by the Philippine National Police-CIDG on Wednesday.
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Palace denies Duterte was denied medical care

Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro on Wednesday denied claims that former President Rodrigo Duterte did not receive necessary medical attention after his arrest.
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Seb Duterte criticizes Marcos admin over dad's ICC arrest

Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte on Tuesday criticized the arrest of his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, calling it a political move by the Marcos administration.
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