Manila, Aug. 17 -- Units of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) apprehended 119,497 individuals for violating local ordinances during the first half of August, generating PHP33.7 million in fines.

In a news release Sunday, the NCRPO said 43,356 violators were fined on Aug. 1 to 15. Of the total arrested, 75,598 were warned or released, while 543 were formally charged.

The violations ranged from drinking and smoking in public places, roaming shirtless, urinating or dumping garbage in public, and curfew violations involving minors.

Other infractions were karaoke use beyond permitted hours, vandalism, road obstructions and traffic code offenses.

NCRPO director Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin said the intensified crackdown aims to ...