15-06-2025
2 suspects previously arrested for fake links with First Family nabbed for explosives, firearms
Two suspects who were previously arrested for claiming they had connections with the First Family were apprehended by police in Parañaque City for the illegal possession of explosives and firearms.
In his report in Super Radyo dzBB, Carlo Mateo said Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group head P/Brigadier General Eleazar Mata said they seized a block of C-4 Explosive, guns, ammunition, knives, handcuffs and three bullet-proof vests from the suspects.
During a press briefing, Mata said HPG personnel flagged down a black sport utility vehicle with no rear license plate and using unauthorized blinkers along Filipinas Avenue. A closer inspection revealed the contraband inside the vehicle.
The suspects were arrested after they failed to produce the necessary documents. The duo even claimed they were members of the Office of the President.
Among the charges are violating Republic Acts 10591 (Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act), 9516 (Unlawful Possession of Explosives), Possession of Bladed Weapons, Resisting Arrest, Disobedience to a Person of Authority, Concealing of True Name and Obstruction of Justice.
Authorities added the two suspects were previously arrested by the PNP-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) for claiming they had ties with the family of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Police are urging members of the public who might have been scammed by the suspects come forward and file the appropriate cases against them. —RF, GMA Integrated News
