NCRPO arrests suspect linked to House staff killing

On Wednesday, the National Capital Region Police Office reported the arrest of a suspect linked to the fatal shooting of Mauricio 'Morrie' Pulhin, an employee of the House of Representatives.

The male suspect was arrested in Quezon City for illegal possession of firearms and explosives, along with a female individual who was also involved in illegally selling a firearm during an entrapment operation on Tuesday.

Confiscated from the suspects were a Colt MK-4 cal. 9mm pistol with live rounds, an MK2 fragmentation hand grenade, and various fake IDs under the name 'Glenn Balbido Robredo'.

The NCRPO confirmed that the firearm seized was directly involved in Pulhin's fatal shooting, highlighting the severity of the suspect's criminal background, which includes two prior murder cases.

Both suspects are facing charges for violations of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act and the Revised Penal Code following their failure to present legal documents.

NCRPO chief Police Major General Anthony Aberin praised the intelligence work and field action that led to the apprehension, emphasizing the threat posed by the arrested individuals.

The arrest is seen as a significant step towards justice for Pulhin's family and the victim.