MANKAYAN, Benguet January 09 – A 37-year old farmer was arrested by combined police operatives and intelligence agents based on a warrant for illegal possession of firearms in his alleged hideout at Pasnaan, Balili, here, Friday.
Police authorities identified the arrested individual as Joel Madino Palista, 37, married, farmer, and a native of Kayapa, Bakun, Benguet.
He was arrested by virtue of a warrant of arrest issued by Judge Melanio Rojas of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 25 in Tagudin, Ilocos Sur for illegal possession of firearms with no bail recommended for his temporary liberty.
The arrested individual was brought to the Mankayan 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
