The arrested suspect (Photo from SPD)
A man engaged in illegal sale of firearms was arrested by members of the Southern Police District (SPD) in an entrapment operation in Parañaque City on March 4.
The suspect, identified as alias “Enrique,” 45, a resident of Sampaloc Site, Parañaque City, was collared at around 11:30 p.m. in Barangay BF Homes, Parañaque City.
Acting on the report of a regular confidential informant, the District Special Operation Unit (DSOU), in coordination with the District Intelligence Division (DID) and the Parañaque City Police Station, conducted a buy-bust operation against the suspect.
The police seized from the suspect a .45-caliber pistol with magazine loaded with five live ammunition placed in a black sling bag.
The suspect was brought to the SPD custodial facility after his arrest. He was charged for violation of Republic Act 10591 in relation to the gun ban under Republic Act 7166 and Comelec Resolution 11067.