American wanted in US for attempted murder nabbed at NAIA
The arrest was conducted at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 on June 7, 2025. Photo from PNP Aviation Security Group FB
An American wanted in the US for attempted murder and assault with deadly weapon was arrested on Saturday at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2, the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group said Sunday.
The 47-year-old male suspect was nabbed upon his arrival at NAIA Terminal 2 from Caticlan, the PNP AVSEGROUP said in a press release.
The arrest was conducted via a joint operation of the Bureau of Immigration–Fugitive Search Unit (BI-FSU) and the Aviation Security Unit-NCR, NAIA Police Station 2.
The suspect was arrested by virtue of an arrest warrant issued on May 14, 2025. A bail of $1 million was set by the court.
The suspect was placed under the custody of the BI Warden Facility at Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City for booking and documentation. —KG, GMA Integrated News
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