Patrolling police officers of Pasay City Police Substation 1 thwarted a possible kidnapping incident along Roxas Boulevard, Brgy 6, Pasay City, at 7:30 AM on January 22 (Monday). Four suspects identified as alias Joe, 43 years old, alias Jhing, 27 years old, alias John, 25 years old and alias Arn-arn, 47 years old were arrested.

According to the report, personnel of Substation 1, Pasay CPS were conducting routine patrolling along Roxas Boulevard when they observed a commotion. Acting swiftly, they apprehended the suspects in the midst of attempting to abduct victim, alias Dana, a 35-year-old Chinese businesswoman who was inside a white BMW Sedan. The suspects were caught boarding a black Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. A subsequent search of the suspects resulted in the discovery of firearms, drugs, and other contrabands.

Witnesses to the incident, alias Cong, a 39-year-old male businesswoman, and alias Jayver, a 45-year-old barker/parking boy, played a crucial role in aiding law enforcement.

During the arrest, the police recovered significant pieces of evidence from the suspects, including one revolver (paltik), five live ammunition for cal. 38, three open small sachet containing traces of white crystalline substance suspected to be shabu, one foil strip, two knife with a scabbard, other contrabands: three handheld radio, duct tape, and a hammer covered with a sock.

The suspects, will be facing complaints for attempted kidnapping, violation of RA 10591 (Illegal Possession of Firearms), RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act), and BP 6 (Illegal Possession of Bladed, Pointed or Blunt Weapon).

DD SPD, PBGEN MARK D PESPES commend the vigilance of Pasay CPS personnel and the cooperation of the witnesses, emphasizing their commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the public. Follow up and investigation is ongoing, with efforts underway to identify and apprehend the remaining at large-suspect.