ILOILO CITY – A drunk man was arrested after showing a firearm to the female assistant of an Indian national who was collecting his debt in Barangay Osmeña, Iloilo City Proper.
The suspect, identified as alias Jerry, is a native of Antique but is temporarily residing in the said area.
In an interview with Bombo Radyo, Willy Banesio, a relative of Jerry, revealed that the suspect had borrowed money from the Indian national twice.
His latest loan amounted to ₱5,000, which required a daily payment of ₱300 until fully settled.
However, while drinking, Jerry was approached by the secretary for collection. Instead of paying, he allegedly brandished a firearm.
The assistant immediately sought help from a traffic auxiliary officer, who then reported the incident to the police.
Authorities recovered a revolver with five live bullets from Jerry’s possession.
He is now detained at Iloilo City Police Station 7 and will face charges for violating Republic Act No. 10591 (Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act) and the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) gun ban.
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