Man arrested for alarm and scandal, suspected marijuana in BGC

MANILA, Philippines — A 46-year-old man was arrested for causing trouble and possessing suspected high-grade marijuana or “kush” in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig last March 22, according to police.

In a report on Monday, the Southern Police District (SPD) said Taguig police operatives collared suspect “Elmer” along 29th Street, corner of Rizal Drive, after receiving a report from two complainants.

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Based on the complainants’ account, the suspect was on board a pickup truck when he stopped in front of them, raised his middle finger while cursing at them, and threatened to burn their families before he left.

He returned to the area twice and did the same thing, prompting the victims to ask the authorities for help.

Upon conducting body frisking and a plain-view inspection of the suspect’s vehicle, police said they had found alleged illegal drugs in his possession—one canister containing dried leaves with seeds suspected to be marijuana amounting to P560.

Elmer is currently under police custody and will face complaints of alarm and scandal and violation of Republic Act 9165 or Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 before the Taguig City Prosecutor’s Office. Responding officers also issued an ordinance violation receipt against him for reckless driving.

Meanwhile, the seized narcotics were turned over to the SPD Forensic Unit for laboratory testing.