38-year-old driver arrested for illegal possession of firearm, drugs in Las Piñas
A 38-year-old driver was arrested by members of the Las Piñas City Police Station after P136,000 worth of alleged shabu and a gun were seized from him in Las Piñas City on Saturday, Dec. 24.
According to Col. Jaime Santos, city police chief, the suspect identified as Niño Berioso, 38 was detained at the police custodial facility after his arrest.
Santos said the suspect was arrested during the "Oplan Ligtas Kapaskuhan" checkpoint conducted by members of the Pamplona Police Sub-Station 2 around 12:40 p.m. in front of Old Ever grocery store located along Alabang-Zapote Road.
Oplan Ligtas Kapaskuhan is the security preparation implemented by the Philippine National Police (PNP) to ensure the safety of the public during the Christmas season.
Recovered from the possession of the suspect were 25 grams of shabu amounting to P136,000 and one Arsmocor shotgun with 12 pieces of ammunition.
The confiscated shabu was turned over to the Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) for proper disposition.
The suspect will face charges for violation of Republic Act 10591 or Illegal Possession of Firearms and Ammunition, and Republic Act 9165 or Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, Santos added.