Two armed men riding a motorcycle were arrested after attempting to evade an Oplan Sita operation in Pasig City on Friday, May 1, leading to the confiscation of suspected shabu, firearms, and a hand grenade.
Two men allegedly linked to a string of robberies in Quezon City, San Juan, and Marikina are arrested in Pasig City. (Photo from Pasig CPS)
Authorities chased the suspects, identified as “Dexter” and “Christian,” after they attempted to evade the operation along the corner of Brixton and Reliance Streets in Barangay Kapitolyo at around 1:45 p.m.
During their attempt to escape, the suspects collided with another motorcycle rider, causing their vehicle to fall over, which led to their arrest.
Authorities confiscated from the suspects a caliber .45 pistol and a caliber .22 pistol, both loaded with seven rounds of ammunition, around 15 grams of suspected shabu, and a hand grenade.
They added that the suspects were allegedly linked to a string of robberies in Quezon City, San Juan, and Marikina.
The suspects will be charged for disobedience under Article 151 of the Revised Penal Code, reckless imprudence resulting in physical injuries and damage to property, and violations of RA 10591 (Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act), RA 9516 (Illegal Possession of Explosives), and RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002).
Pasig CPS chief Col. Hendrix B. Mangaldan commended the swift and coordinated actions of joint personnel of the Ortigas Police Sub-Station and Tactical Motorcycle Riding Unit together with members of the Barangay Security Force of Barangay Kapitolyo.
He also assured the public that the Pasig PNP will continue to uphold the rule of law with integrity, vigilance, and professionalism to ensure public safety and security in line with the Safer Cities Initiative of the SILG.