Ex-cop among suspects involved in Pasay kidnapping

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MANILA, Philippines — A former policeman was among the suspects who were arrested in Pasay City after allegedly trying to kidnap a 35-year-old Chinese businesswoman on Monday morning, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP).

PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. did not disclose the identity of the former PNP personnel, but earlier, the Southern Police District (SPD) identified all suspects  as alias “Joe,” 43; “Jhing,” 27; “John,” 25; and “Arn-arn,” 47.

“Personnel of Pasay City Police Station were conducting their routine patrol along Roxas Boulevard. They responded to a kidnapping incident involving a Chinese national that eventually led to the arrest of four suspects, including a former policeman,” Acorda said in a press conference.

“We are still verifying all pertinent data available and the history of the policeman,” he added.

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Earlier, SPD reported that all suspects were apprehended along Barangay 6 at 7:30 a.m.

Witnesses claimed that they saw the victim getting pulled out of her white sedan and boarding her in a black sports utility vehicle.

A revolver with five live ammunition, three small sachets containing suspected crystal meth or shabu, a foil strip, knife, other contrabands, duct tape, and a hammer were confiscated from the suspect’s belongings, police said.

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It added that the arrested individuals and all pieces of evidence are currently under Pasay police custody.

SPD said the suspects will face complaints for violating Republic Act (RA) 10591 (Illegal Possession of Firearms), RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act), and Batas Pambansa Blg. 6 (Illegal Possession of Bladed, Pointed or Blunt Weapon).