Man Arrested in Quezon City Linked to House Official Killing
Authorities arrested a man in Quezon City allegedly connected to the killing of a House of Representatives official, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) announced Wednesday. The arrest took place following a tip from a concerned citizen, leading to an entrapment operation near Batasan Road and Diamond Street Tuesday night.
The operation resulted in the arrest of the male suspect alongside a female individual. Both were initially detained for illegal possession of firearms and explosives, as well as falsifying their identities. The NCRPO stated the man is now linked to a high-profile shooting involving a senior House official.
Weapons and False Identities Seized
Authorities confiscated a 9mm pistol loaded with six bullets and a fragmentation hand grenade from the suspects. The male suspect reportedly held a security license, a driver’s license, and an ID card from a transport network vehicle service company under the name “Glenn Balbido Robredo.” However, the suspects could not present legal documents for the firearms and explosives found in their possession.
Both suspects remain in custody under the Quezon City Police District Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit. They now face charges before the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office for using fictitious names, concealing their true identities, and violating laws related to illegal firearms possession and explosives.
Details on the Victim and Case Updates
The victim identified is Mauricio Pulhin, the technical staff chief of the House committee on ways and means. Pulhin was fatally shot by two assailants during his daughter’s birthday party on June 15. Police earlier announced the arrest of two suspects in connection with the murder, while four others remain at large.
While the role of the arrested man in the killing has not been fully detailed, officials continue to investigate the case thoroughly. The recent arrest highlights ongoing efforts to bring justice to high-profile crimes involving government personnel.
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