Injured	Killed
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Date: 07 August 2010
Source: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=600498&publicationSubCategoryId=65

MANILA, Philippines

– At least 15 luxury vehicles were allegedly stolen at gunpoint by suspected carjack gang leader Ivan Padilla and his reported cohorts in Metro Manila and nearby provinces since June, police said yesterday.

Superintendent Maristelo Manalo, head of the anti-carjacking unit of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), said they were able to recover five of the stolen vehicles while the 10 others are now the subjects of recovery operation.

Manalo said he believes the killing of Padilla and the arrest of three other alleged gang members would most likely result to the reduction of car theft cases in Metro Manila.

“We are now in the process of accounting at least nine other gang members, including four women who helped them spot their potential victims,” said Manalo.

According to Manalo, they are coordinating with other law enforcement units and police districts to determine whether Padilla’s gang also stole luxury vehicles in other areas of the country.