Police arrest Romnick and 3 companions in firearms buy-bust
On Saturday night, March 29, police arrested Romnick, the former leader of the Pascual Criminal Group, and three companions during a firearms buy-bust operation in Concepcion, Tarlac.
The suspects were caught after selling a firearm to a police poseur-buyer and posing as National Bureau of Investigation agents.
Police seized from them a 9mm pistol with seven bullets, another .45 caliber pistol with a loaded magazine, a grenade, and a document listing their next targets.
Romnick faces charges under the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act, Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act, law against possession of explosives, and usurpation of authority.
The arrested individuals are also accused of involvement in illegal drugs, motorcycle theft, cigarette smuggling, and robbery-holdup while posing as law enforcement agents.
Police Regional Office-3 Director Jean Fajardo commended the operating units for their successful operation.
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