Man arrested for illegal possession of gun, grenade in Parañaque


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  • Confiscated l .45 caliber pistol replica and hand grenade from arrested suspect/Photo from Parañaque police


A 48-year-old man was arrested by members of the Parañaque Police Station Intelligence Section (SIS) for illegal possession of an explosive and a firearm during anti-criminality operations on Tuesday, June 13.

Col. Renato Ocampo, city police chief, identified the suspect as Abdul Sallam Silongam, also known as Hakim, 48.

Ocampo said Hakim was arrested at around 8:39 p.m. on Old Sucat Road in Barangay San Dionisio, Parañaque City.

Confiscated from the suspect was one replica of .45-caliber pistol with magazine and a hand grenade.

Ocampo said the suspect was detained at the police custodial facility after his arrest.

The suspect was charged with illegal possession of firearm and explosive.