Police in the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija arrested a male suspect and seized more than P1.03 million worth of illegal drugs and an unlicensed firearm Saturday night following a report of grave threats.
Authorities received a call at around 8:14 p.m. that the suspect was threatening a family member at gunpoint in Barangay Catalanacan.
Responding officers rushed to the area, where the suspect attempted to flee using a parked vehicle but was immediately intercepted.
A search yielded a 9mm pistol with a defaced serial number and a magazine containing five live rounds, with no valid firearm license presented.
Police also recovered marijuana products valued at P1,038,000, drug paraphernalia, a firearm holster, and a vehicle, with charges set to be filed for illegal possession of firearms and violations of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act.
