IN a swift response by members of the PNP Aviation Security Group, a male passenger was apprehended for uttering a “bomb joke” at Davao International Airport on Friday.
Report disclosed that the suspect was identified as male passenger of a flight bound for Singapore.
Accordingly, the authorities of Davao International Airport Police Station (DIAPS) responded to a call from Customer Service Agents of Philippine Airport Ground Support Solutions, Inc. (PAGSS) regarding the bomb joke incident committed by the suspect at the Check-in Counter of the airport.
Upon arriving at the scene where the alleged crime transpired, DIAPS personnel verified the incident and confirmed that the suspect, when asked by the CSAs about the contents of his baggage, replied with the phrase “Wala ni mabuak diri Ma’am, bomba lang” (There are no fragile items inside Ma’am, only a bomb.)
Subsequently, airport authorities effected an arrest on the suspect while informing him of the nature of the offense made and his constitutional rights in a language he understands, utilizing an alternative recording device.
Presently, the suspect is in the custody of Sasa Police Station, Davao City, for temporary detention. A criminal case for the violation of PD 1727 was filed against the suspect by the authorities of DIAPS at the Davao Prosecutor’s Office, Davao City.
PBGen Christopher N Abrahano, Director of the PNP AVSEGROUP, affirmed the prompt reaction of the DIAPS authorities by responding vigorously. “The PNP AVSEGROUP will never allow lawbreakers to succeed in their attempt to interrupt airport operations. Rest assured that we (AVSEGROUP) will firmly enforce the law to its fullest extent,” he remarked.
