2 held for gunrunning in Caloocan, Pasig
Emmanuel Tupas – The Philippine Star April 14, 2024 | 12:00am In Caloocan, police apprehended a 23-year-old man in a sting in Barangay 175 at around 2:30 a.m. STAR / File MANILA, Philippines — Two suspected gunrunners were arrested in Caloocan and Pasig on Friday. In Caloocan, police apprehended a 23-year-old man in a sting […]
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Emmanuel Tupas – The Philippine Star
April 14, 2024 | 12:00am
In Caloocan, police apprehended a 23-year-old man in a sting in Barangay 175 at around 2:30 a.m.
STAR / File
MANILA, Philippines — Two suspected gunrunners were arrested in Caloocan and Pasig on Friday.
In Caloocan, police apprehended a 23-year-old man in a sting in Barangay 175 at around 2:30 a.m.
Northern Police District director Brig. Gen. Rizalito Gapas said the suspect negotiated a deal with an undercover police officer for the sale of a .38-caliber handgun.
The suspect is facing criminal complaints for violation of Republic Act 10591, or the Comprehensive Law on Firearms and Ammunition.
In Pasig, police arrested a 34-year-old man said to be involved in gunrunning.
The suspect, whom police identified as alias Pido, was caught when law enforcers raided his residence in Barangay Bagong Ilog at around 7:22 p.m.
Police recovered a .45-caliber handgun and 0.20 grams of shabu valued at P1,360 from the suspect.
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