In a sweeping 12-day nationwide crackdown, law enforcement agencies have arrested 15,532 crime suspects, according to a press release from the Police Headquarters. 

The latest 24-hour operation saw 1,255 more suspects detained, with authorities seizing four bullets, six cartridges, and one Chinese axe. 

Among the arrestees, 739 were wanted in previous cases or had outstanding warrants, while 516 were held on various criminal charges.

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