Chinese man arrested for illegal possession of guns in Parañaque City
A Chinese national was arrested by members of the Parañaque City Police Sto. Nino Substation after he was caught in possession of two .45-caliber pistols on Wednesday, Dec. 20.
Police said the suspect, identified as "Jung", was nabbed at around 12:50 a.m. in front of a hotel on Macapagal Boulevard in Barangay Don Galo, Parañaque City.
A concerned citizen sought help from Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) officers after seeing the suspect with a gun while on board a pickup truck. They then asked for assistance from the police to apprehend Jung.
The police said that upon their arrival in the area, the suspect immediately threw his gun into the back of his vehicle.
The suspect was arrested after police recovered from him two .45-caliber pistols with 13 live bullets.
He was immediately brought and detained at the Parañaque Police custodial facility.
Police said Jung was charged for violation of Republic Act 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.
Southern Police District (SPD) director Brig. Gen. Mark Pespes lauded the quick action of MMDA officers and the Parañaque police.
Pespes also said the proactive effort of Parañaque police in safeguarding the city against lawless elements during this Yuletide season is commendable.