STA. MARCELA, Apayao – A 22-year old farmer was arrested by combined police operatives and intelligence agents based on a warrant for illegal possession of firearm and ammunitions in his alleged hideout at Marcela, here, Monday.
Police authorities identified the arrested individual as Jeffrey Libunao Martin 22, single, farmer, and a resident of Sta. Marcela, Apayao.
He was arrested by virtue of a warrant of arrest issued by Judge Lily C. De Vera-Vallo of the Regional Trial court (RTC) Branch 64 in Tarlac City, Tarlac for illegal possession of firearms and ammunitions with a recommended bail of P140,000 for his temporary liberty.
The arrested individual was brought to the Sta. Marcela Municipal Police Station for documentation prior to his turnover to the issuing court for the proper disposal of the case filed against him.
By Dexter A. See