30/05/2026
AVSEG-PR-202605-0128
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PASAY CITY β A 62-year-old departing passenger bound for Tagbilaran was arrested on Tuesday afternoon after airport authorities discovered an unlicensed .45-caliber C**t pistol in his luggage.
The firearm, loaded with a magazine containing six rounds of live ammunition, was intercepted at the Central Security Screening Checkpoint (CSSCP) by the Office for Transportation Security (OTS).
The suspect failed to present any legal documents or permits for the firearm during a manual inspection by security screening officers. This led to his immediate arrest for violating Republic Act 10591, or the Comprehensive Fi****ms and Ammunition Regulation Act.
Following a standard medical examination and inquest proceedings, the suspect was placed under the custody of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Police Station 2, where he is currently awaiting further legal proceedings.
"In partnership with other agencies involved in airport security operations, we ensure that our airports remain sterile from prohibited items that could jeopardize public safety," said PBGEN Dionisio Bartolome Jr., Director of the PNP Aviation Security Group (AVSEGROUP). # # #
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