Manila Bulletin
Man with hand grenade arrested in Pasig
A 33-year-old man identified as Jezreel Bierra was arrested in Pasig City for carrying a hand grenade and a replica pistol.
The arrest occurred on May 16 during a follow-up operation by Pasig City police for a reported hold-up incident in Barangay Kapitolyo.
Police officers noticed Bierra walking with a pistol tucked into his waist along Farmers Avenue in Barangay Manilao and approached him.
Upon failing to present any documentation for the weapon, Bierra was arrested, and a hand grenade was discovered in his sling bag.
The recovered hand grenade was turned over to the Pasig police's Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit for proper handling.
Bierra will face complaints for illegal possession of a hand grenade and a handgun replica, in violation of BP 881, also known as the Omnibus Election Code.
The NCRPO emphasized the potential dangers these recovered items could pose if used for illegal activities.
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