The National Capital Region Police Office arrested 13 individuals allegedly associated with the True Brown Style or TBS gang from August 2024 to September 28, 2026. ABS-CBN NewsMANILA — The National Capital Region Police Official arrested 13 individuals allegedly associated with the True Brown Style gang between August 2024 to September 28, 2026.
This, as police intensify efforts to curb the group’s alleged involvement in criminal activities and prevent the recruitment of minors.
Of the 13 arrested, two were apprehended in 2024, four in 2025, and seven in 2026, according to NCRPO records.
Six of the arrests were made in areas under the Southern Police District, four under the Manila Police District, two under the Quezon City Police District, and one under the Northern Police District.
Police records also show that the 13 individuals were linked to a total of 21 alleged violations.
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These included four firearms-related offenses, three cases of illegal gambling, three cases involving kidnapping or illegal detention, and two cases involving illegal drugs.
Other alleged offenses included theft, homicide, trafficking in persons, cybercrime, violation of the Anti-Hazing Law, child abuse, grave coercion, resistance or disobedience to a person in authority, and other special-law violations.
“We will continue to track down other members of TBS, particularly those who engage in illegal activities and those who recruit or influence young people to commit crimes,” NCRPO chief Police Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano said.
Abrahano has directed all police districts and units in Metro Manila to intensify intelligence gathering, police operations and community-based interventions against TBS, with particular focus on preventing the recruitment, grooming and exploitation of minors.
The directive is in line with the orders of Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla and PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. to strengthen law enforcement efforts and protect children from criminal groups and individuals who may exploit them for illegal activities.
The NCRPO said the reported recruitment and grooming of minors is a serious concern amid allegations that children are being exposed to or encouraged to participate in criminal activities.
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Abrahano instructed police districts to strengthen coordination with schools, local government units, barangays, parents, community leaders and other stakeholders to detect and prevent the recruitment of minors at the earliest possible stage.
Police units have also been directed to strengthen intelligence gathering, community engagement and monitoring of emerging recruitment patterns, as well as coordination with concerned government agencies to ensure that minors who may have been exposed to criminal groups are properly protected and referred to appropriate intervention and rehabilitation mechanisms.
Abrahano also urged parents, guardians, teachers, community leaders and the public to immediately report information involving the recruitment, grooming or exploitation of minors, as well as their alleged involvement in criminal activities.
Among the cases recorded against individuals identified by police as TBS personalities were alleged violations of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act, the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act, Cybercrime Prevention Act, the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act, Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act, and laws concerning hazing.
Other recorded cases included homicide, illegal gambling under Presidential Decree 1602, theft and kidnapping.