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MANILA, Philippines — Authorities arrested a man alleged to be involved in manufacturing fake driver’s license in Manila, said the Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Thursday.
According to the LTO, members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) arrested on Wednesday the suspect identified as Jeric Baluyot inside his house on Adelina Street, Brgy. 467, Zone 46, Manila City.
LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II said Baluyot was arrested after they received a complaint regarding the proliferation of fake driver’s license being manufactured by a certain “Ric.”
Both members of the PNP and LTO conducted intelligence gathering, which led them to the identification of the suspect.
“Dahil sa maling gawain ng taong ito ay maraming motorista na hindi kuwalipikado na magmaneho ng motorsiklo at anumang uri ng sasakyan ang nasa daan. Lubhang delikado ito hindi lang sa kanila kundi sa mas maraming motorista na sumunod sa tamang proseso,” said Assistant Secretary Mendoza.
(Because of this individual’s actions, many unqualified drivers are able to operate various vehicles on the road. This is very dangerous not only for them but for other motorists.)
“This serves as a strong warning to other people doing this illegal activity that we will run after you and make you liable for it,” he added.
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Mendoza said falsified driver’s licenses, fake LTO’s Official Receipt for motor vehicle registration, smartphones and other equipment were seized from the suspect’s house.
A case of violation of Republic Act 4136, or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code, is now being readied against the arrested suspect.