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GMA Network
16-07-2025
- GMA Network
Suspect linked to killing of House employee nabbed in QC—NCRPO
A suspect linked to the killing of an employee of the House of Representatives was arrested in Quezon City over illegal possession of firearms and explosives as well as falsification of identity, the National Capital Region Police Office said Wednesday. In a statement, the NCRPO said that on Tuesday, authorities arrested two suspects in an entrapment operation after receiving information from a concerned citizen. 'The male suspect, who was later found to be using falsified identification, is now being linked to a high-profile shooting incident involving the death of a top-ranking employee of the House of Representatives,' the NCRPO said. Confiscated from the male suspect were the following: a Colt MK-4 cal. 9mm pistol loaded with six live rounds an MK2 fragmentation hand grenade multiple fake IDs under the name 'Glenn Balbido Robredo' a security license driver's license Grab ID photographs showing him in security guard uniform. Meanwhile, recovered from the female suspect were the marked money used in the transaction, a white envelope, and several personal IDs. 'Authorities later confirmed that the firearm sold was the subject of the buy-bust and verified the male suspect's direct involvement in the fatal shooting, further emphasizing the severity of his criminal background,' the NCRPO said. The two were arrested after they failed to present legal documents for the seized firearm and grenade. The explosive was turned over to an explosive ordnance disposal unit for technical investigation. They are facing charges for violations of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act and the Revised Penal Code. 'Through solid intelligence work and determined field action, we were able to apprehend the suspects who posed a serious threat to public safety,' NCRPO chief Police Major General Anthony Aberin said. 'The arrest will also put into motion the wheel of justice for the murder victim and his family,' said PMGen Aberin,' he added. On June 17, Mauricio 'Morrie' Pulhin, chief of the Technical Staff of the House committee on ways and means, was shot while attending the birthday celebration of his daughter. He was brought to a hospital for treatment but later succumbed to his injuries. Persons of interest in Pulhin's killing have been identified, according to the police. A special investigation task group has been formed to focus on the case. —AOL, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
01-07-2025
- GMA Network
7 Manila cops arrested for robbery-extortion
Seven personnel of the Manila Police District (MPD) were arrested after taking a man into custody under "fabricated" drug charges, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said on Tuesday. In a statement, the NCRPO said the arrested police officers were assigned to Police Station 5's anti-drug unit, including one lieutenant, three staff sergeants, and three patrolmen. 'The arrests were carried out following the swift validation of reports and complaints that exposed the involvement of the said personnel in illegal activities while in the performance of their duties,' the NCRPO said. 'Appropriate charges are now being filed against the individuals involved, who are currently under restrictive custody,' it added. Based on the initial investigation, a 49-year-old man reported that the police officers arrested him under fabricated drug charges on June 20. 'While in custody, the involved officers allegedly extorted P50,000 from the complainant's spouse in exchange for release. Although only P20,000 was eventually paid via mobile transfer, the complainant was freed without charges,' the NCRPO said. According to the NCRPO, the cops allegedly returned the money to dissuade the complainant from pushing his legal action. Recovered from the arrested cops were seven mobile phones used in the alleged extortion, five official police IDs, screenshots of digital transactions and conversations, and remittance records of the extorted amount. The NCRPO said the police officers allegedly committed robbery-extortion, grave threats, arbitrary detention, and violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act as well as obstruction of justice. 'Under the Chief PNP's core leadership pillar on police accountability, there will be no second chances for police scalawags,' NCRPO chief Police Major General Anthony Aberin said. 'NCRPO will not allow these criminals to taint the integrity and dedication of those who are doing good in the service. Rogue policemen will be arrested, detained, charged and remove from the service, based on due process of law,' he added. —VAL, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
28-05-2025
- GMA Network
‘Shabu' worth P13M seized in QC buy-bust
Around two kilograms of suspected shabu worth P13.6 million were seized from an arrested suspect during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Batasan Hills, Quezon City on Tuesday evening, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said Wednesday. In a statement, the NCRPO said the suspect identified as 43-year-old 'Jessie' was nabbed after an undercover police officer was able to buy supposed illegal drugs worth P800,000 from him. The operation was launched after authorities received intelligence reports linking Jessie to drug trafficking, according to the NCRPO. Seized from the suspects were the following: two kilograms of suspected shabu packed in Chinese tea bags marked buy-bust money and high-denomination cash bills bank transaction slips personal IDs mobile phone The suspect is currently detained at Batasan Police Station and will be presented for inquest proceedings before the DOJ National Prosecution Service, the NCRPO said. According to the Quezon City Police District, the suspect will face charges for the sale and possession of illegal drugs under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. "This major arrest was not instant. This was preceded by series of intel-driven operations targeting small-time drug personalities who shared valuable intelligence resulting from the identification and arrest of this high value individual," NCRPO chief Police Major General Anthony Aberin said. —AOL, GMA Integrated News
